From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

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!

knelt before Gina. "It's true.

be! Lizzie, you

pulled out several photos and a bank statement she printed at Anthea's house. "Mom, this is the evidence! And he admitted it to my face!" Gina's hands trembled as she took the photos, tears streaming

How could it happen?

loved for

How could this be?

Lizzie continued, "We can't let him have a penny of the family

the tears from her face, pretending nothing had happened, and smiled at Lizzie. "Lizzie, this is something for us adults to handle. You

"Mom?"

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

guilty for not noticing her husband's strange behavior earlier and burdening Lizzie

wasn't something a child should

let adult problems affect her

it affected Lizzie in any way, she would regret it for the rest

pictures and the bank statement. "I have things to do downstairs.

reaction unsettled Lizzie.

"Lizzie, I'm okay."

headed downstairs, interacting with the staff as if it

returned to her bedroom and lay on her bed, overwhelmed by a torrent of

upstairs right

was ready, Malcolm

amazing! What's on the