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

for him to wash his face, tending to him with meticulous care.

kitchen and

some donuts,” Gina replied, “I’ve already

had been on a

smiling. “Well, what are you in the mood

and a couple of

would seem like a routine exchange.

Lizzie was seething with anger.

Gina’s love was being thrown away.

that mistress, she couldn’t stand to see Malcolm taking Gina for

granted.

him. How could he treat her like

indulge him if he doesn’t appreciate it, Mom.” Lizzie

gotten into you?” Gina said, helpless.

took a

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walked out of the kitchen, hands on Lizzie’s shoulders, and said with a smile, “What’s wrong, my dear? Why are you mad at me? Did I do something wrong lately? Tell me, and I’ll fix it right away.”

still the same reasonable and approachable father, but all

Lizzie shrugged off Malcolm’s hands, “I’m off to school.”

Lizzie retreating back, shaking

helplessly.

up, developing her own thoughts and

odd, he didn’t dwell

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

Lizzie walked to the school gate.

it was her waiting for Tanya and

it was them