From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 63

Chapter 63

Chapter 63

“Do you speak French?” Baldie queried with a skeptical arch of his brow. “And, do you speak it well?”

“Yep.” Anthea nodded, and her gaze was steady.

Baldie’s eyes twinkled with mockery as he continued, “Honesty is a cherished tradition/

Luxphinia, and I hope we can keep that tradition alive.”

If she couldn’t speak it, no big deal. No one would laugh at her.

Girls like Anthea, so full of pretense, were doomed to stay that way for life.

Anthea was bewildered. What was Baldie implying? Was he suggesting she was lying?

She suspected Baldie was fabricating things out of thin air, and she had the evidence.

“Baldie!” Harriet’s voice echoed from inside.

“Coming!” Baldie strode back into the house.

“Didn’t I tell you to keep your distance from her? Why can’t you remember!” Harriet’s tone was far from pleased.

You’re reading

Harriet sighed.

that she was overthinking things.

was too attractive, and Harriet feared Baldie couldn’t control his young, restless heart.

kids your age are sensitive. I’m not against you socializing, but remember the old saying that you’re known by the company you keep. Associate with someone like Starr from your class, not Anthea. Have I ever said a word each time you walk home with Starr after school?”

was the epitome of a

dropped her off and picked

home with Baldie on a whim.

e city.

rich girl from the

was Anthea

Baldie nodded.

Lauren ran over, panting. “Harriet! Harriet!”

on?” Harriet

explained, “Some French came to the C section, and I can’t

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do?”

was

often came to eat, usually managing with some local language, but occasionally, they

beside Harriet and lit up. “Baldie, you’re good

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