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?”

banquet, eagerly awaiting Kendrick’s visit to express his gratitude. His daughter would be hailed as Kendrick’s savior,

her thunder and the credit that was rightfully hers,

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back,” said Rebecca, her voice flat.

not?” Daly’s face darkened.

get into it right now, Dad.”

like this, Daly knew better than to push. His daughter always had her reasons, perhaps some other plan up her sleeve.

looking to step on others to raise themselves higher, had never given her the time of day when she hung around Carole. Now that they knew she was Ms. Morris, they were suddenly all sweetness and light, messaging her with nauseating

if they knew that not only had Carole opened a restaurant, but their

right? Steal her spotlight? Well, Rebecca would see to it that Anthea not only had to

their

thought, Rebecca’s lips curled into a sly smile, and she texted

[Merry Christmas, Sallie!]

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

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