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.

those skinny arms and legs of yours. someone could

was slender. Nanson often thought that on a windy day, he should put a few stones in Anthea’s pockets to prevent her

said, raising an

his head helplessly. “You’re all talk,

group of guys huddled together, their flickering

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

in their direction. “Heads up, everyone!

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

pulled out hidden metal pipes, which reflected a chilling gleam

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ahead, and unease crept over

picking up Anthea from work. Otherwise, she might

Stay behind me,” he said, instinctively

A metal pipe barred Nanson’s

menacing faces. “You’ve got some nerve, acting

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