From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 257

Gerry shook his head.

“You’ve never seen your mom since you were a kid?” the cab driver asked in a hushed tone.

Gerry nodded.

“Man, that was rough. Such a young kid. The driver sighed inwardly.

“So how come you’re here all by yourself? Where’s your dod?”

He’s come down with something fierce.”

The expression on the driver’s face grew even more somber

No leads, it was like finding a needle in a haystack.

As Gerry was about to get out of the cab, the driver cautioned him, “Kid, Cloudcrest is a nice place, but it’s crawling with con artists. Your gotta watch your back, don’t let anyone take you for a ride. I hope you find your mom soon and have that family reunion”

“Thank you sir” Gemy handed the fare to the driver and gave a slight bow

“This kid’s got manners,” the driver thought to himself.

Capital City

Edna had whipped up some homemade pastries, intending for Darleen to take them over to Gerry.

Even though she wasn’t looking to curry favor with Gerry anymore.

But she still had to keep up appearances.

home.” Darleen reported.

Edna continued, “Where did he go?”

for a

in Saltwater Metropolis?

Gerry go

was always a reserved and quiet child, much

like him to

down the pastries and headed upstairs, dialing a number as

“Will do.”

Waiting was torture.

answer, the more anxious Edna

‘Mom.

a knock sounded at the

it?” Edna frowned slightly.

soup downstairs is ready. You can take

did Edna remember

though Gerry’s situation was important, the soup

hurried downstairs, carrying the wellness soup over to the

was, as usual, waiting for Edna at

“Janet,” Edna greeted.

would brighten up every time she

Janet’s down coat with the other, “you shouldn’t wait outside for me, especially with your frail health. If something were to happen to you because of me, I’d never forgive myself.”

a smile,

they’d think you and Miss Edna were

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