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

water for him to wash his face, tending to him

kitchen and glanced into the pot, “What’s for

Gina replied, “I’ve already dished out your oatmeal, and it’s on

They had been on a donut

are you in the mood for? I’ll go

and a couple of those sausage biscuits? “Okay,” Gina nodded, “Just

seem like

was

like Gina’s love was being

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

granted.

was so good to him. How could he treat her like

if he doesn’t appreciate it, Mom.” Lizzie blocked Gina’s way.

gotten into you?” Gina said,

a deep breath.

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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?

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

Malcolm’s hands, “I’m off to

Lizzie retreating back, shaking

helplessly.

growing up, developing her own thoughts

Malcolm found it odd, he didn’t dwell on it.

kids to have their little secrets and their moods. Parents

walked to the school

her waiting for

them waiting for her.