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.

It was an if they had known each other for ages.

it just his imagination?

jolted back to reality by a slap on the shoulder. “Gerard! What are you gazing at?‘ Healy had come over.

out of it

in the direction Gerard had been staring but saw nothing noteworthy

roll, Gerard! Time for some drinks”

The boys drank more than their fair share, their teenage

couldn’t possibly return

town, so they decided to crash at his place.

at George’s, took a casual shower and crammed

stopped outside, and the sunlight

filled with a symphony of snores, each more sonorous than the

was already half–past ten.

Gerard got out of bed and headed to the bathroom to freshen up. He was well–acquainted with George’s

walked in, removing his cap and announcing. ‘Gerard,

Gerard nodded.

the table and grumbled, “Man, can they

windows, George let in the chilly breeze, jolting the others awake with shivers. “Damn, it’s freezing! What’s the rush this early,