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

paste and ran the water for him to wash

cleaned up, Malcolm walked into the kitchen and glanced into the

some oatmeal, and I picked up some donuts,” Gina replied, “I’ve already dished out

frowned, “Donuts again?” They had been on a donut streak for a month

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

a moment, “How about grabbing a bagel and a

like a routine exchange.

now, Lizzie was

love was being thrown away.

saw Malcolm with that mistress, she

granted.

good to him. How could

indulge him if he doesn’t appreciate

into you?” Gina

took a deep

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“What’s wrong, my dear? Why

approachable father, but all

nothing.” Lizzie shrugged off Malcolm’s hands,

retreating back, shaking

helplessly.

up, developing her own

Malcolm found it odd, he didn’t

their moods. Parents shouldn’t pry too much into their children’s private

to the school gate.

her waiting for Tanya and

them waiting for her.