From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent (Anthea ) novel Chapter 328

"Gerard."

Just then, Healy's voice pierced the air.

"Mosquito bite?"

Healy looked at Gerard, surprised. "Gerard, what happened to your face?"

There was a noticeable swelling on the right side of Gerard's face.

Gerard licked his back molar, his tone casual. "My grandma smacked me."

"What?" Healy thought he was hallucinating.

"Yes, you heard me right."

It wasn't until Gerard spoke again that Healy was sure he wasn't imagining things.

"Seriously, your grandma did that?"

In Healy's mind, Janet doted on Gerard. She wouldn't even raise her voice at him, let alone harm him.

But then...

Gerard continued, "She even kicked me out of the house."

"No way," Healy was utterly shocked.

Gerard nodded, "It's true."

Knowing this wasn't the place for such conversations, Healy then said, "Gerard, you should come to my place! George and Kearney are there!"

"Alright." Gerard turned to follow Healy.

"Meow." Simba sat on the ground, looking pitifully at them.

Healy turned around, "Gerard, is this your cat?"

Gerard shook his head, "Why would I own such an ugly cat?"

"If it's not yours, then let's head out!" They continued on their path.

"Meow!" Simba immediately followed Gerard.

"Gerard, are you sure that's not your cat?" Healy asked, puzzled.

"It's not."

Scratching his head, Healy said, "But it keeps following us."

Gerard looked back at Simba, "Stop following me! Even if you do, I'm not going to keep you!"

"Meow meow!"

Simba, undeterred, kept up with them until they got into the car.