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.

Malcolm offered Lizzie a

her fists, fighting the

whispered to the

what are you

Didn't you say you would cut ties with her?

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 and just being with your

So, she thinks it's okay to steal

"Lizzie, since time 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

would never have believed such shameless words could come

I

want to break up our family, right?" Malcolm had read her mind well. She harbored a love for her father and didn't want to shatter their family, so she hadn't

her silence, Malcolm patted Lizzie's shoulder. "The movie's about

that,

on the ground, and

friends Anthea and Tanya arrived with their tickets, only to find Lizzie