From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 169

Chapter 169

Gerard had just stepped out the front door when he bumped into Jonah, returning from the office, “Hey, Gerry”

“Dad.” Gerard halted in his tracks

“Where are you off to? Need a lift?” Jonah’s demeanor was as genteel as ever, his eyes smiling gently.

“No, I’m good” Gerard said, looking at Jonah as if he had a world to tell him. But when the words reached his lips, all that came out a single, “Dad…”

“What’s up, son?” Jonah could tell there was something bothering his son.

Gerard’s gaze fell on Jonah, and smiled, “It’s nothing. I’m going to head off now.”

Jonah was still womed. “If something’s up, you gotta talk to me.”

Gerard nodded.

The midday sun was blazing, but Gerard didn’t feel the heat. Instead, a chill ran through him.

Half an hour later, a motorcycle tore along the winding mountain road at breakneck speed.

Taking the hairpin bends with a graceful drift, the friction between the tires and the asphalt kicked up plumes of blue smoke.

“Holy smokes! Gerry’s lost it!” Healy cursed as his cigarette dropped out of his mouth, his eyes wide at the sight.

a heavyset boy next to him wondered

was

missing his mom again! Keamey, Healy, watch your words when we talk to him,

it” Kearney a

and Healy nodded.

motorcycle

helmet came off, revealing a young, vibrant face with sharp

It was Gerard

Healy said, tossing a cigarette to Gerard.

Gerard caught the cigarette between

held it there, unlit, and proposed to the trio, “Up

“Let’s do it

nodded, donned their helmets, and

ride was fast and furious, adrenaline pumping through their veins as they chased each other

were parked on a grassy

four young g men lay on the grass, hands behind their heads, silently staring up at the

broke the silence, “guys, what do you guys make of my

glances, each seeing confusion in the

alright, pretty

maybe it’s just me, but I feel

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