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.

Edna continued, “Where did he go?”

Metropolis for

in Saltwater

Gerry go there for a

was always a reserved and quiet child, much

to go out and have

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

“Will do.”

Waiting was torture.

an answer, the more anxious

‘Mom.

then, a knock sounded at

Edna

downstairs is ready. You can take it to

Edna remember about

situation was important, the soup was a

hurried downstairs, carrying the wellness soup over to the Lindsay

was, as usual, waiting for Edna

“Janet,” Edna greeted.

would brighten up every time she

other, “you shouldn’t wait outside for me, especially with your frail health. If something were to happen to you because

a smile, “I only rest easy when I see you’ve

think you and Miss Edna

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Chapter 257