From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 275

Chapter 275

The scene before Lizzie's eyes stung her heart.

Since her dad, Malcolm, had transformed into someone she could hardly recognize, she had tried to bury the painful truth, instead painting him in her mind as a doting father and a loving husband. She clung to the illusion of their once-happy family of three.

But reality delivered a crushing blow.

In all the years that had passed, Lizzie had never seen Malcolm take Gina to a movie or give her a present. Gina was always giving, silently and selflessly, without expecting anything in return.

And what does she get for it? Malcolm's betrayal, once again.

"Dad!" Lizzie couldn't hold back any longer.

Hearing the familiar voice in the movie theater, Malcolm turned around and saw Lizzie's face etched with disappointment.

middle-aged woman beside Malcolm offered Lizzie a

fists, fighting the urge to

Malcolm whispered to the woman, then hurried

what are you

The real question is, why are you with that woman? Didn't you say you would

you're too young to understand adult matters. That's Cindy. She's a kind and good

and good? So, she thinks it's okay to steal

immemorial, what man hasn't been fickle? I've just made a mistake that any man would make. Think about it. In the old days, men had multiple mistresses. No matter what, your mother will always be my wife. I love her, but that love has expired. It's turned into familial affection. Cindy and I share true

would never have believed

I

our family, right?" Malcolm had read her mind well.

of her silence, Malcolm patted Lizzie's shoulder. "The movie's about to start. I should

that, he walked

squat on the ground, and cried

and Tanya arrived with their tickets, only to find Lizzie in tears.