From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent (Anthea ) novel Chapter 539

Back in the day, Sherman was a legend behind the wheel—a real king of the track.

No one expected Anthea to actually beat him.

Anthea sipped her dessert soup, her tone light. “Honestly, it was just luck. I barely edged him out by thirty seconds.”

Hector swallowed hard, looking between the two of them.

How could they talk about something so terrifying as if it were just another ordinary day?

. . .

Daniel took Rebecca for a drive in the countryside, hoping the fresh air would lift her spirits. It was late afternoon by the time he brought her home.

At the curb, Rebecca turned to him. “Daniel, would you mind coming upstairs for a cup of tea? I really have to thank you. You’ve helped me so much today—I feel a lot better.”

He smiled warmly. “It’s nothing. I promised I’d be your friend for life, didn’t I?”

Together, they made their way to the Morris family’s apartment.

The Morrises were renting the top floor.

Rebecca reached out and knocked, but no one answered, even after several tries. “Is Mom not home?”

“Did you bring your keys?” Daniel asked.

Rebecca started digging through her purse. “Let me check.”

She rummaged for a while before finally pulling out the key.

The moment the door swung open, a sharp chemical stench hit them—natural gas.

Rebecca’s face went pale. She dashed inside, calling out, “Mom!”

Daniel followed on her heels.

The entire place was thick with the acrid smell, making it nearly impossible to breathe. Daniel hurried to open every window and door, then rushed to the kitchen and shut off the gas.

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