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

with paste and ran the water for him to wash his

up, Malcolm walked into the kitchen and glanced

donuts,” Gina replied, “I’ve already

again?” They had been on

are you in the mood for?

grabbing a bagel and a

seem like a routine

was seething with anger.

like Gina’s love

saw Malcolm with that mistress, she couldn’t stand

granted.

How could he

if he doesn’t appreciate it,

gotten into you?” Gina said, helpless.

took a

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kitchen, hands on Lizzie’s shoulders, 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 fix

was still the same reasonable and approachable father, but all Lizzie could see was his hypocrisy. Thick, blatant hypocrisy.

Malcolm’s hands, “I’m off

back, shaking his

helplessly.

was growing up, developing her

odd, he didn’t dwell

kids to have their little secrets and their moods. Parents shouldn’t

Lizzie walked to the school

waiting for

was them