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

“Where did he

off to Saltwater Metropolis for a vacation,” Darleen said nonchalantly

in Saltwater Metropolis?

to start, why would Gerry go there for

was always a reserved and

like him to go out and

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

“Will do.”

Waiting was torture.

answer, the more anxious Edna

‘Mom.

sounded at the door

is it?” Edna frowned slightly.

can take it to

then did Edna remember about the

important,

carrying the wellness soup over to

waiting for

“Janet,” Edna greeted.

would brighten up

down coat with the other, “you shouldn’t wait outside for me, especially with your frail health. If something were

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

this, they’d think you and Miss Edna were mother and daughter. There’s more warmth here than

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