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.

skinny arms and legs of yours.

that on a windy day, he should put a few stones in Anthea’s pockets

see it,” Anthea said, raising

head helplessly. “You’re

huddled together, their flickering cigarettes illuminating

streetlamps, they noticed Anthea and Nanson approaching. One of them quickly tossed his cigarette,

muscular youth with tattoos, straightened up and looked in their direction. “Heads up, everyone! Got the camera ready?”

worry, Jack. We’re all set!” another young man waved the camera

metal pipes, which reflected a chilling gleam under the moonlight.

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and unease

diligent about picking up Anthea from work. Otherwise,

off up ahead. Stay behind me,” he said,

right there!” A metal pipe barred

several menacing faces. “You’ve got some nerve, acting tough on Nanson’s

youth grabbed Nanson’s collar and hoisted him