From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent
Chapter 271
Chapter 271
Malcolm loved her so much, loved their home to the core, and he had to come around.
As soon as school let out, Lizzie bolted home, determined to have a heart–to–heart with Malcolm.
But after a thorough search of the grocery store, Malcolm was nowhere to be seen. Reluctantly, Lizzie approached Gina, “Mom, where’s Dad?”
Gina, covering for a cashier who had called in sick, was ringing up customers at the front, “Your father’s gone on a supply run.” *
Supply run.
Always the supply runs.
A cold smirk flickered across Lizzie’s eyes.
“What do you need your father for?” Gina asked casually.
“It’s nothing,” Lizzie replied, shouldering her backpack and heading upstairs.
It was well past ten when Malcolm finally made it home.
Lizzie could instantly smell the perfume on him, “Dad, -need to talk to you. Can we go downstairs?”
Peeling off his coat with a chuckle, Malcolm said, “What’s so important that we have to talk downstairs?”
Though he played it cool, Malcolm followed Lizzie downstairs all the same.
spring evening was chilly, with gusts
secretive that your mom
”
bush, “It’s about you, Dad. Are you
Malcolm’s expression darkened.
deny it. I have proof,” Lizzie said, pulling out the photos she had taken before.
was at a loss for words, caught in an affair by his own daughter, a feeling perhaps
reason. No wonder
to Mom. She works her fingers to the bone every day for this family. She’s like a maid, always waiting on you. Do
brought tears to Lizzie’s eyes again.
panicked, his eyes welling
I’ve wronged you. I’ve wronged Gina, and I’ve wronged our family. Please don’t tell your mom, okay? I’ll
serious?” Lizzie looked up at him, searching his face for the truth.
three fingers in a solemn vow, “I swear. If I’m lying, may lightning strike
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still cared about her and Gina. “I’ll give you this
“I’ll make it up
I’ve done her
Malcolm truly seemed like a changed man. No more late nights, and
was noticeably brighter than usual. Lizzie too, returned to her usual
flew by swiftly.
It was Saturday.
had climbed from a chilly zero
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