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.

was an if they

just his

remained staring until they vanished into the crowd. He was jolted back to reality by a slap on

of it “Huh?

Gerard had been staring

Gerard! Time for some drinks”

followed Healy, his mind preoccupied. The boys drank more than their fair share, their teenage bravado overtaking their

they couldn’t possibly return home

place. With the weekend ahead, there

arrived at George’s, took a casual shower and crammed into one

awoke, he noticed the snow had stopped outside, and

of snores, each

ten. George was up, but Kearney

bed and headed to the bathroom

and announcing. ‘Gerard, 1

Gerard nodded.

set the food on the table and grumbled, “Man, can they sleep! They’ve been out since 11 last night.

George let in the chilly breeze, jolting the others awake with shivers.