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.

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

a bank statement she printed at Anthea's house. "Mom, this is the evidence! And he

How could it happen?

loved for over twenty

How could this be?

"We can't let him have a penny of the family money! You worked your fingers to

the tears from her face, pretending nothing had happened, and smiled at Lizzie. "Lizzie, this

"Mom?"

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

felt guilty for not noticing her husband's strange behavior

something a child

let adult problems affect her

would regret it for the

the bank statement. "I have things to do downstairs. Lizzie, go rest in your room! I'll start cooking dinner

reaction

"Lizzie, I'm okay."

that, Gina headed downstairs, interacting with the staff as

and lay on her bed, overwhelmed by

Gina came upstairs right

dinner was ready,

it smells amazing! What's

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