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.

“Where

off to Saltwater Metropolis for a vacation,”

in Saltwater Metropolis?

Gerry go there for a vacation?

and quiet

was not like him to go out and

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

“Will do.”

Waiting was torture.

went without an answer, the more anxious Edna

‘Mom.

then, a knock sounded at the

Edna frowned slightly.

is ready. You can take it to Janet now,” Darleen said,

then did Edna remember about

situation was important, the soup

hurried downstairs, carrying the wellness soup over

for

“Janet,” Edna greeted.

face would brighten up every time she saw

wellness soup in one hand and tucking Janet’s down coat with the other, “you shouldn’t wait outside for me, especially

said with a smile, “I

Miss Edna were mother and daughter. There’s more warmth here

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Chapter 257