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?”

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

blood boil. If it hadn’t been for Anthea stealing her thunder and the credit that was rightfully hers, would she

laughingstock

be coming back,” said

not?” Daly’s face

not get into

His daughter always had her reasons,

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 of day when she hung around Carole. Now that they knew she was

not only had Carole opened a

right? Steal her spotlight? Well, Rebecca would see to 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

got their claws in, not even Anthea’s

Rebecca’s lips curled into a sly smile, and she texted Sallie back.

[Merry Christmas, Sallie!]

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

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