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!

Gina. "It's true. It's all

can't be! Lizzie,

this is the evidence!

How could it happen?

had loved for over

How could this be?

penny of the family money! You worked your fingers to

her face, pretending nothing had happened, and smiled at Lizzie. "Lizzie, this is something for us adults to handle. You don't need to

"Mom?"

what to do. You have exams coming up, and don't let this mess

noticing her husband's strange behavior earlier and

wasn't something a child should worry

let adult problems affect her

way, she would regret it

do downstairs. Lizzie, go

reaction unsettled

"Lizzie, I'm okay."

downstairs, interacting with the staff as if it were

returned to her bedroom and lay on her bed,

upstairs right on time to cook

was ready, Malcolm

What's

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