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!

"It's true. It's

it can't be! Lizzie, you must be mistaken about

Anthea's house. "Mom, this is the evidence! And

How could it happen?

had loved for over twenty years had betrayed

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

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

"Mom?"

to do. You have

husband's strange behavior earlier and burdening

something a

shouldn't let adult problems affect

any way, she would regret it for the

to do downstairs. Lizzie, go

reaction

"Lizzie, I'm okay."

Gina headed downstairs, interacting with the staff as if it

her bedroom and lay on her bed, overwhelmed by a torrent

upstairs right on

was ready,

What's on the menu tonight,

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