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.

food and you barely know her? Are you a bit too naive?” Lauren

indeed rampant, leaving many people penniless.

this world?” As she spoke, Anthea

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

your money.

nodded gently, “I’ll be

Anthea returned with a

nearly drooling, “My lobster and shrimps!”

The lobster is fresh from the

Karen nodded.

roadside, with Rebecca seated in the back.

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

her guard down. She needed to

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underling forever.

to avoid meeting that person and all the triggers

the elderly lady talking to her.

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