From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent (Anthea ) novel Chapter 259

In the Lindsay family, "mother" was like a forbidden word. No one dared mention it.

With a sigh, Nanson looked at the young man, "Hey, kiddo, what's your name? Leave me your number, will ya? I'm a born and bred Cloudcrest local. If I hear anything about your mom, I'll give you a call."

Gerard rattled off his digits. "I'm Gerard Lindsay."

Nanson looked up at Gerard and continued, "My name's Nanson Yeager. Just call me Nanson."

Meanwhile, in the Capital City.

Edna was out on her balcony, talking on the phone.

Suddenly, her face went pale, "What did you say? Cloudcrest. He's gone to Cloudcrest."

If Gerard had indeed gone to Cloudcrest, all their secrets could have been exposed.

Panic surged through Edna like never before.

Had her eighteen years of hard work been in vain?

No. She couldn't accept that.

"Keep your shirt on," the voice on the other end said, "Gerard doesn't have a clue right now, and he won't find Carole. But we need to get the Lindsay clan to bring Gerard back pronto. If he keeps this up, trouble's brewing."

"I got it." Edna hung up and rushed over to the Lindsay family mansion.

"Janet. We've got a situation."

"What's the fuss about?" Janet set down her chicken noodle soup.

Edna continued, "Darleen Fletcher's classmate told her that Gerry never went to Saltwater Metropolis. Janet, are you sure Gerry went there?"

Janet nodded affirmatively, "That's what he told me."

"Could something have happened to him on the road?" Janet frowned, "Where's the butler? Check on Gerry's whereabouts, stat."