Chapter 45

Karen tapped a picture on the menu and declared. “This one, please.”

Anthea glanced over and realized that lobsters were tricky to fish, making them a tad pricey.

“I’ll have a lot!” Karen announced.

“Sure,” Anthea nodded, not the least bit perturbed by the cost.

“Don’t forget the shrimp.” Karen added.

“Don’t you worry. It’s on my mind,” Anthea replied with a reassuring smile. “Just give me a

moment.”

Karen nodded in approval.

As Anthea turned to fetch the order, Lauren asked curiously, “Anthea, is that lady a relative of yours?”

“We just met yesterday. It’s not easy for her to be alone,” Anthea explained.

too naive?” Lauren cautioned. “There are plenty of con artists out there

were indeed rampant, leaving many

just stands by and does nothing, where would the kindness be in this world?” As

“But be careful, Anthea. Don’t let her swindle

of your

“I’ll be

Anthea returned with a steaming

drooling, “My lobster and shrimps!”

The lobster is fresh

Karen nodded.

was parked by the roadside, with Rebecca seated in the

the sight of Anthea now, engaging in such menial tasks, Rebecca heaved a sigh of relief. She was probably just being

let her guard down. She needed

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underling forever.

past events and determined to avoid meeting that person and all the triggers for tragedy, making Anthea’s

gaze on Anthea and then flickered to the elderly lady talking to

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