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

home?” Edna continued, “Where did he go?”

probably off to Saltwater Metropolis for a vacation,”

Saltwater

to start, why would Gerry go there for

was always a reserved and quiet child, much

was not like him to go out and

felt something was amiss. She put down the pastries and headed upstairs, dialing

“Will do.”

Waiting was torture.

without an answer, the more anxious

‘Mom.

knock sounded at the

Edna frowned

can take it to Janet now,” Darleen said,

remember about the wellness soup.

situation was important,

downstairs, carrying the wellness soup

as usual, waiting for Edna at the door.

“Janet,” Edna greeted.

would brighten up every time

shouldn’t wait outside for me, especially

a smile, “I only

they’d think you and Miss Edna were mother and daughter. There’s more warmth here than in some actual

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