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.”

continued, “Where

for

Saltwater Metropolis?

about to start, why would Gerry go

a reserved and quiet child,

like him to go out and have

pastries and headed upstairs, dialing a number as she went. “Hello, track down Gerry’s recent

“Will do.”

Waiting was torture.

she went without an answer, the more

‘Mom.

then, a knock sounded at the door

it?” Edna

soup downstairs is ready. You can take it

did Edna remember about the

was important, the

carrying the wellness soup over to the Lindsay family

for Edna at the

“Janet,” Edna greeted.

face would brighten up every

with the other, “you shouldn’t wait outside

hurt, Janet said with a smile, “I only rest

strangers saw this, they’d think you and Miss Edna were mother and daughter.

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