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.

not home.” Darleen reported.

continued, “Where

Saltwater Metropolis for a vacation,” Darleen said nonchalantly

in Saltwater Metropolis?

start, why would Gerry go

was always a reserved and quiet child, much like

like him to go

instinctively felt something was amiss. She put down the pastries and headed upstairs, dialing a number as she went. “Hello,

“Will do.”

Waiting was torture.

she went without an answer, the more anxious Edna became.

‘Mom.

sounded

is it?” Edna frowned slightly.

You can take it to Janet now,” Darleen said,

Edna remember about the wellness

important, the soup was

wellness soup over to the Lindsay family

for Edna at the door.

“Janet,” Edna greeted.

would brighten up every time

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.”

smile, “I only rest easy when

the side, “If strangers saw this, they’d think you and Miss Edna were mother

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