From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 269

Gina let out a sigh before speaking, “Lizzie, honey, I know things are different now compared to back in my day. Whatever is going on, you have to talk to us, okay?”

Lizzie nodded, her eyes welling up as she wrapped her arms around Gina, “Mom…”

“What’s the matter, pumpkin?” Gina was taken aback, “Lizzie, has someone been picking on you at school? If anyone’s giving you a hard time, you have to tell me…”

Sniffing, Lizzie said, “I’m okay, Mom. It’s just I watched this horror movie online last night, and it’s still freaking me out a bit.”

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Gina chuckled and said, “You’re a big girl now, still getting scared over a

She paused, then continued, “Lizzie, I know you’ll have you own little.

run into any problems, feel free to talk to me about it, okay?”

“Sure, Mom.” Lizzie nodded again.

silly movie. It’s all make–believe.”

But if you ever

“Alright, go freshen up and let’s have breakfast,” Gina said, patting Lizzie’s shoulder.

Lizzie went to wash her face.

Halfway through breakfast, Malcolm finally rolled out of bed.

ber, if

ran the water for him to

kitchen and glanced into the pot,

some donuts,” Gina replied, “I’ve already dished out your oatmeal, and it’s on the table.”

“Donuts again?” They had been on a donut

what are you in

and a couple of

would seem like a

Lizzie was seething with

love was being thrown

saw Malcolm with that mistress, she couldn’t stand to see Malcolm

granted.

good to him. How could he treat

he doesn’t appreciate it, Mom.” Lizzie blocked Gina’s

into you?” Gina said, helpless.

took a deep

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with a smile, “What’s wrong, my dear? Why are you mad at me?

father, but all Lizzie could see was

nothing.” Lizzie shrugged off Malcolm’s hands,

Lizzie retreating back,

helplessly.

was growing up, developing her own thoughts and

he didn’t dwell on

their little secrets and their moods. Parents shouldn’t pry too much into their children’s private lives.

walked to the

was her waiting for Tanya and Anthea.

it was them waiting for her.