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.

her. It was an if they had known each

just his imagination?

back to reality by

snapped out of it “Huh? Oh, it’s nothing!”

been staring but saw nothing noteworthy and

roll, Gerard! Time for some drinks”

preoccupied. The boys drank more than their fair share, their teenage bravado overtaking their better

strictly raised, they couldn’t possibly return home in

at his place. With the weekend ahead, there was

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

the snow had stopped outside, and the sunlight was piercing

symphony of snores,

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

to the bathroom to freshen up. He was well–acquainted with George’s house

in, removing his cap and announcing. ‘Gerard, 1 grabbed some breakfast.

Gerard nodded.

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

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