From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 127

“Holy smokes! Ann, you’re the coolest!” Lizzie gazed at Anthea, her eyes practically sparkling with admiration.

Sitting next to Anthea for so long, it was the first time Lizzie realized just how awesome she was!

Anthea responded with a modest smile, “Not a big deal.”

As she finished her sentence, Anthea turned to Tanya, “Hey, if anyone ever gives you trouble again, just tell me. I’ll take care of them for you!”

Tanya nodded.

Anthea slung an arm around Tanya’s shoulders, speaking earnestly, “But you gotta learn to stand your ground, ya know? Being nice is cool and all, but if they step on your toes, you gotta be ready to smack back!”

Tanya just stared at Anthea, slightly dazed.

Even years later, she would remember this moment vividly.

Anthea had shown her a light in life, a spark of hope that filled her days with possibility.

In Capital City.

It was Gerard’s birthday.

special trip to the Lindsay family to celebrate Gerard’s

features, handsome and distinguished, strikingly reminiscent of a young

handing him a beautifully wrapped gift

indifference, “Thanks, but I don’t need

years and reserved. The type who could hold his peace like it was a

having grown up together, should’ve

penchant for tears since his childhood, an unfortunate trigger

her, she would often use it to bully

a

1/2

rude?

pressed his lips

Don’t sweat it.” Darleen with Edna’s cunning, clung to Janet’s arm and cooed, “Grandma, it’s okay. I know Gerry is

grandchild. As she had raised Gerard herself, she doted on him immensely.

words struck

unlike that brat!” Janet

and lit them, “Come

dimmed, the

the birthday song together,

as he blew out the candles. He then cut a piece of cake for Janet, “Grandma, I’ve got plans with