From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 52

Sherman’s tone was casual as he asked. “What if she doesn’t show up tomorrow?”

Daniel gritted his teeth and replied, “Then it’s a four–canned herring bet!” Daniel was so bold because he was sure Anthea would come.

After all, Anthea had already caught Sherman’s eye early on, and It made no sense for her to bail at such a critical moment.

Sherman nodded slightly. “Alright, let’s bet on it once more.”

“Don’t worry, Sherman. I won’t let you down this time,” Daniel said with a grin, keeping pace with Sherman.

Elsewhere, Anthea and Nanson were walking home in the moonlight.

The moon’s gentle glow cast a silvery sheen on them.

“Uncle Nanson, you get up for work at dawn every day. There’s no need for you to pick me up anymore. I can make it home on my own.” Anthea said.

Nanson frowned. “How can I let that happen? A young lady walking home alone at night is dangerous! What if you run into trouble? Who’s going to protect you?”

“I can protect myself,” Anthea replied with a smile.

and legs of yours. someone could lift you with one hand. You protecting

should put a few stones in Anthea’s pockets to prevent

said, raising an eyebrow slightly.

his head helplessly. “You’re all talk, kiddo.”

group of guys huddled together, their flickering cigarettes illuminating their faces as they shared crude

Nanson approaching. One of them quickly tossed his cigarette, “Jack! Jack! Look over

a muscular youth with tattoos, straightened up and looked in their direction. “Heads up, everyone! Got the

set!” another young

metal pipes, which

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group ahead, and unease crept

up Anthea from work. Otherwise, she might be in real trouble

up ahead. Stay behind me,” he said, instinctively positioning himself in front of Anthea.

metal pipe

several menacing faces. “You’ve

tattooed youth grabbed Nanson’s collar and hoisted him up. “Feisty,