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.

Lauren cautioned. “There are plenty of con artists out there preying

indeed rampant, leaving many

in this world?”

have a point,” Lauren conceded. “But be careful, Anthea. Don’t let her swindle you

your

“I’ll be

returned with a steaming lobster

drooling, “My lobster and shrimps!”

is fresh from the oven.

Karen nodded.

the roadside, with Rebecca seated

now, engaging in such menial tasks, Rebecca heaved a sigh of

down.

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underling forever.

and all the triggers

gaze on Anthea and then flickered to the elderly lady

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