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!

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

Lizzie, you must be mistaken about

"Mom, this is the evidence! And he admitted it to my face!" Gina's hands trembled as she

How could it happen?

for over twenty years

How could this be?

always have me!" Lizzie continued, "We can't let him have a penny of the family money! You worked your fingers to the bone for that, not for it to go to some

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

"Mom?"

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

not noticing her husband's strange behavior earlier

a child should worry

shouldn't let adult problems affect

Lizzie in any way, she would regret

things to do downstairs. Lizzie, go rest in your room! I'll start

calm reaction unsettled Lizzie.

"Lizzie, I'm okay."

with the staff as

and lay on her bed, overwhelmed by a torrent of

right on

dinner was ready, Malcolm

amazing! What's on the