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.

said speechlessly, “With those skinny arms and legs of yours. someone

windy day, he should put a few stones in Anthea’s pockets to prevent her from being blown away

it,” Anthea said, raising an eyebrow

helplessly. “You’re all talk, kiddo.”

away, a group of guys huddled together, their flickering

they noticed Anthea and Nanson approaching. One of them

straightened up and looked in their direction. “Heads up, everyone!

set!” another young

pipes, which reflected a chilling

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group ahead, and

work. Otherwise, she might be in real

behind me,” he said, instinctively positioning himself in

it right there!” A metal pipe barred Nanson’s path.

to see several menacing faces. “You’ve got some nerve, acting tough on Nanson’s turf!”

tattooed youth grabbed Nanson’s collar and hoisted him up. “Feisty, aren’t you, kid?”