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

toothbrush with paste and ran the water for him to wash his face, tending

and glanced into the pot, “What’s for breakfast today?”

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

had been on a donut streak for a month

apron, smiling. “Well, what are you in the mood for? I’ll go and

“How about grabbing a bagel and a couple of those sausage biscuits? “Okay,” Gina nodded, “Just

seem like a routine

now, Lizzie was seething with anger.

Gina’s love was being

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

granted.

to him. How could he

doesn’t appreciate it,

you?” Gina said, helpless.

took a deep breath.

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

all Lizzie could

Lizzie shrugged off Malcolm’s hands,

Lizzie retreating back,

helplessly.

developing her own thoughts and

it odd, he didn’t dwell

kids to have their little secrets and their moods.

Lizzie walked to the school gate.

her waiting for Tanya and Anthea.

it was them waiting for her.

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