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

handed him a toothbrush with paste and ran the water for him to wash

up, Malcolm walked into the kitchen and glanced into the pot, “What’s for breakfast today?”

donuts,” Gina replied, “I’ve already dished out

on a donut streak

what are you in the mood for? I’ll go and get

for a moment, “How about grabbing a bagel and a couple of those sausage biscuits?

would seem like a routine exchange.

was seething with anger.

Gina’s love was being

saw Malcolm with that mistress, she couldn’t stand

granted.

him. How

doesn’t appreciate it, Mom.” Lizzie blocked

you?” Gina said, helpless.

took a

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Why are you mad at me? Did I do something wrong

the same reasonable and approachable father, but all Lizzie could see was his hypocrisy. Thick,

off Malcolm’s

retreating back, shaking

helplessly.

up, developing her own thoughts and feelings.

it odd, he didn’t dwell

their moods. Parents shouldn’t pry too much into their

walked to the

waiting for Tanya and

them waiting