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

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

replied, “I’ve already dished out

again?” They had been on a donut streak

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

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

would seem like a routine

now, Lizzie was

felt like Gina’s love was being

she couldn’t stand

granted.

How could he treat her

doesn’t appreciate it, Mom.” Lizzie blocked

into you?” Gina

took a deep breath.

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and said with a smile, “What’s wrong, my dear? Why

reasonable and approachable father, but all Lizzie could see

shrugged off Malcolm’s hands,

retreating back, shaking

helplessly.

was growing up, developing her

it odd, he didn’t dwell

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

to the school

it was her waiting for Tanya and

was them waiting