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.

her? Are you a bit too naive?” Lauren cautioned. “There are plenty

Scammers were indeed rampant,

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

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

of your money.

nodded gently, “I’ll

a steaming lobster and

nearly drooling, “My

time eating. The lobster is fresh from the oven. It’s hot.”

Karen nodded.

the roadside, with Rebecca seated in the back.

unease. But at the sight of Anthea now, engaging in such menial tasks, Rebecca heaved a

down. She

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underling forever.

and determined to avoid meeting that person and all the triggers for

to the elderly lady talking to her. “Isn’t that the old

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