From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 204

The dim light cast a soft glow on her face, giving it an ethereal quality

Unexpectedly Derend found himself standing opposite a gilt about his age.

He had always pictured young gigs as delicate and fall.

Vet here was a girl with the reflexes of a seasoned athlete, which was quite the eye opener

It took a moment for Gerned to regain his composure and retract his hand

Just then, Sarah came nmoing over and asked, “Ann, what’s going on?”

Anthea glanced back at Sarah and assured het. “It’s all good ”

Tuming to Gerand, she inquired, “You alright?”

“I’m fine” Gerard responded with a slight shake of his head

“Good to bear Authen said with a gentle smile. Once she knew Gerard was fine, she walked away with Sarah

As Gerard watched their retreating figures, he felt a momentary daze.

yet he felt an inexplicable connection to her. It was an if they had known each other for ages.

just his imagination?

thought Gerard remained staring until they vanished into the crowd. He was jolted back to reality by a slap on the shoulder. “Gerard! What

snapped out of it “Huh?

been staring but

Gerard! Time

boys drank more than their fair share, their

raised, they couldn’t possibly return home in such a state,

at his place. With the weekend ahead,

and crammed into one bed, quickly succumbing to

the snow had stopped outside, and the sunlight was

room-was filled with a symphony of snores,

and saw it was already half–past ten. George was up, but Kearney

out of bed and headed to the bathroom to freshen up. He was well–acquainted with George’s house after many visits.

‘Gerard, 1 grabbed some breakfast. Are

Gerard nodded.

can they sleep! They’ve been out since 11 last night. What are they, hibernating

the chilly breeze, jolting the others awake