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

and ran the water for him to wash his face, tending to him with meticulous care.

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

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

They had been on a donut streak for a

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

about grabbing a bagel and a couple of those sausage biscuits? “Okay,” Gina nodded, “Just wait here.”

this would seem like a routine exchange.

was seething with anger.

love was

mistress, she couldn’t stand to see Malcolm taking

granted.

so good to him. How

him if he doesn’t appreciate it, Mom.” Lizzie blocked

gotten into you?” Gina

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of the 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

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

nothing.” Lizzie shrugged off Malcolm’s hands, “I’m

watched Lizzie retreating back, shaking his

helplessly.

was growing up, developing her own thoughts and feelings.

odd, he didn’t dwell

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

walked to the

was her waiting

them