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 did he go?”

off to Saltwater Metropolis for a vacation,” Darleen

Saltwater

about to start, why would Gerry

a reserved and quiet

like him to go out and

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

“Will do.”

Waiting was torture.

without an answer, the more

‘Mom.

then, a knock sounded at the door

is it?” Edna frowned slightly.

ready. You can

Edna remember about the wellness

was important, the

downstairs, carrying the wellness soup

was, as usual, waiting for

“Janet,” Edna greeted.

would brighten up every

“you shouldn’t wait outside for me, especially with your frail

hurt, Janet said with a smile, “I

and Miss Edna were mother and daughter. There’s more warmth here than in some actual mother daughter relationships.”

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