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

ran the water for him to wash his

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

Gina replied, “I’ve already dished out your

They had been on a donut streak for a month

apron, 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

would seem like a routine exchange.

Lizzie was seething with

love

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

granted.

to him. How could he treat her like this?

doesn’t appreciate

gotten into you?” Gina said, helpless.

took a

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and said with a smile, “What’s wrong, my dear? Why are you mad at me? Did I do something wrong lately? Tell me, and I’ll

was still the same reasonable and approachable father, but all Lizzie could see was his

Malcolm’s hands, “I’m

Lizzie retreating back, shaking

helplessly.

was growing up, developing her own thoughts

he didn’t dwell

their moods. Parents shouldn’t pry too much

walked to

her waiting for Tanya and

them waiting for her.