From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent (Anthea ) novel 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 dad?"

"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. You 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." Gerry 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.

"Gerard's not home," Darleen reported.

"Not home?" Edna continued, "Where did he go?"

"He's probably off to Saltwater Metropolis for a vacation," Darleen said nonchalantly.

Vacation in Saltwater Metropolis?

School's about to start, why would Gerry go there for a vacation?

Gerry was always a reserved and quiet child, much like Jonah.

It was not like him to go out and have fun.

Edna instinctively felt something was amiss. She put down the pastries and headed upstairs, dialing a number as she went, "Hello, track down Gerry's recent whereabouts for me."

"Will do."

Waiting was torture.

The longer she went without an answer, the more anxious Edna became.

"Mom."