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

and ran the water for him to wash his

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

and I picked up some donuts,” Gina replied, “I’ve

on a

her apron, smiling. “Well, what are you in the

about grabbing a bagel and a couple of those

seem like a

was seething with anger.

like Gina’s love

mistress, she couldn’t stand

granted.

him. How could he

doesn’t appreciate it, Mom.” Lizzie

gotten into you?” Gina

a deep breath.

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wrong, my dear? Why are you mad at me? Did

and approachable father, but all Lizzie

shrugged off Malcolm’s hands, “I’m

retreating back, shaking his

helplessly.

was growing up, developing her own thoughts

it odd, he

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

walked to the school

waiting for Tanya and Anthea.

was them waiting