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?”

eagerly awaiting Kendrick’s visit to express his gratitude. His daughter would be hailed as Kendrick’s savior, and surely, some of that glory would reflect on

Anthea stealing her thunder and the credit that was rightfully hers,

the laughingstock of the internet.

probably won’t be coming back,” said

not?” Daly’s face darkened.

not get into

than to push. His daughter always had her reasons,

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

as she thought of Felton Yeager and Gemma. What if they knew that not only had Carole opened a restaurant, but their granddaughter Anthea had

that Anthea not only had to deal with that

life miserable. Once those relatives got their claws in, not even Anthea’s savvy could save her.

lips curled into a sly smile, and

[Merry Christmas, Sallie!]

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

been a while. Got