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.

woman beside Malcolm offered

clenched her fists, fighting the urge

whispered to the woman,

what are you doing

is, why are you with that woman? Didn't you say you

darkened. "What woman? All those years of education, and you talk like this, huh?" His expression softened slightly. "Lizzie, you're too young to understand adult matters. That's Cindy. She's a kind and good woman who doesn't mind not having an official title

scoffed. "Kind and good? So, she thinks it's okay to steal

Think about it. In the old days, men had multiple mistresses. No matter what, your mother will always

ears, Lizzie would never have believed such shameless words could come from

what if I don't

me divorce? You're a good kid, Lizzie. I don't think you would want to break up our family, right?" Malcolm had read

patted Lizzie's shoulder. "The movie's

with that,

squat on the ground, and

tickets, only to find Lizzie in tears. "Lizzie, what's happened to