From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 235

Gerard shook his head.

“No worries, man,” Kearney said, clappirig Gerard on the back with a comforting smile. “Hey, I have relatives in Cloudcrest. Even if you’re clueless about the place, I can get her to keep an eye out for you.”

“Thanks, Kearney.”

Kearney’s old cheeks flushed a shade of pink. “What are you thanking me for? We’re brothers!”

Healy chimed in, “So, when are you planning to head to Cloudcrest?”

“Classes start mid–February. I’m thinking of catching a flight over on the 8th.”

Healy nodded in understanding.

Meanwhile, at the Morris household.

Around the dinner table, Daly looked over at Rebecca, a puzzled frown on his face. “Rebecca, I told you to reach out to Kendrick last time, and you didn’t. There’s been no word since then. You think he’s forgotten all about his lifesaver?”

daughter would be hailed as Kendrick’s savior, and surely, some of that glory

been for Anthea stealing her thunder and the credit that was rightfully

the laughingstock of the internet.

won’t be coming back,” said Rebecca, her voice flat.

not?” Daly’s face darkened.

get

like this, Daly knew better than to push. His daughter always had her reasons, perhaps

in her room, Rebecca sifted through a barrage of Christmas‘ greetings. Among them were messages from Sallie and Stella Lyons of the Lindsay family. Those two sisters, always looking to step on others to raise themselves higher, had never given her the time

thought of Felton Yeager and Gemma. What if they knew that not only had Carole opened a restaurant, but their granddaughter Anthea had become a big–shot live streamer? She

it that Anthea not only had to deal with that scumbag Alex but also a few despicable relatives that would stick to her like gum

Anthea’s life miserable. Once those relatives got their claws in,

curled into a sly smile, and

[Merry Christmas, Sallie!]

by Rebecca’s response.‘ After a moment’s pause, she replied.

continued to message: [It’s been a while. Got time