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.

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

Anthea's house. "Mom, this is the evidence! And he admitted it to

How could it happen?

she had loved for over twenty

How could this be?

You'll always have me!" Lizzie continued, "We can't let him have a penny of the family money! You worked your fingers

Lizzie. "Lizzie, this is something for us adults to handle. You

"Mom?"

know what to do. You have exams coming

not noticing her husband's strange behavior earlier and

something a child should worry

shouldn't let adult

she would regret it for the rest of

the pictures and the bank statement. "I have things to do downstairs. Lizzie, go rest in

reaction unsettled Lizzie.

"Lizzie, I'm okay."

interacting with the staff

lay on her bed, overwhelmed by a torrent

upstairs right

was ready,

it smells amazing! What's on the menu tonight,

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