From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 279

Chapter 279

Chapter 279

Malcolm was on the road, his big rig loaded with merchandise for the next delivery.

Could it be an accident?

The thought alone caused Gina's eyes to well up with tears instantly.

"Don't worry, Mom! He's okay!" Lizzie exclaimed through sobs. "He's okay, and he's got someone else now!"

Saying that felt like lifting a huge weight off her chest.

"What?" Gina couldn't quite grasp what Lizzie meant.

Lizzie continued, "Dad has betrayed you! He's got a mistress! Do you know how he's been spending his allowance of thirty thousand a month? He's been supporting her!" Gina stood frozen, her face a mask of unreadable emotions.

It took her a moment to collect herself. "Lizzie, dear, stop kidding around! Your father isn't that kind of man!"

She and Malcolm grew up in the same small town, childhood sweethearts who knew each other inside out.

Malcolm was a good, honest man. How could he possibly do such a thing?

That was impossible!

Impossible!

"It's true. It's

away. "No, it can't be! Lizzie,

and a bank statement she printed at Anthea's house. "Mom, this is the

How could it happen?

had loved for over twenty years

How could this be?

have a penny of the family money! You worked your fingers to the

had happened, and smiled at Lizzie. "Lizzie, this is

"Mom?"

on the shoulder. "Trust me. I know what to do.

noticing her husband's strange behavior earlier and burdening Lizzie

something a child should

let adult problems affect her

would

tucked away the pictures and the bank statement. "I have things to do downstairs. Lizzie, go rest in your room!

reaction unsettled

"Lizzie, I'm okay."

with the staff as if it were just

returned to her bedroom and lay on her

six-thirty, Gina came upstairs right on time

dinner was

amazing! What's on

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