From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 13

Chapter 13

Bob scrambled to apologize with a few of his buddies.

Anthea didn’t hold a grudge and turned to Nanson. “Uncle Nanson, let’s get out of here.”

“Okay.” Nanson promptly followed Anthea’s lead.

Bob and his crew were left scratching their heads as they watched the pair stride away.

Anthea had called Nanson ‘Uncle‘. But why did Nanson seem more like Anthea’s loyal sidekick than her uncle?

As they walked, Anthea glanced at Nanson. “How much did we rake in tonight?”

“It’s all here.” Nanson immediately pulled out his wallet and handed all the cash to Anthea.

After Nanson handed over the money, it dawned on him. Why was he so obedient to Anthea?

It was a strange feeling, almost instinctive.

Anthea counted quickly, a blur of fingers revealing over fifteen thousand bucks..

She was so fast that Nanson barely had time to process before she finished counting.

your cut, Uncle Nanson,” Anthea handed Nanson a portion of

all that money

I won this cash. Without me, you’d be so

five grand

a kiddo like you doing loaded with so much

for Mom’s medical bills,” Anthea replied, referring to Carole’s health.

hearing it was for Carole’s treatment, Nanson

health had failed these years, and Anthea seemed a caring

toward them from a

as if the glare meant nothing to her, as cool as a cucumber.

seat of a nearby car sat a figure with

cross in hand, eyes closed in meditation.

gently furrowed brows opened, revealing deep eyes as they passed

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faint smile played upon the lips.

Was that

into the rearview mirror, Daniel was agape

been with Sherman for so long, he’d never seen him

have

and rubbed his eyes with the other. When he looked again, everything was back to normal.

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