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. It's

Lizzie, you must

pulled out several photos and a bank statement she printed at Anthea's house. "Mom, this is the evidence! And he admitted it to my

How could it happen?

had loved for over twenty

How could this be?

get a divorce! And don't worry. You'll always have me!" Lizzie continued, "We can't let him have a penny of the family money! You

pulled out a tissue, swiftly wiping the tears from her face, pretending nothing had happened, and smiled at Lizzie. "Lizzie, this is something for us adults to handle. You don't need to worry about it! Your job is

"Mom?"

me. I know what to do. You have exams

noticing her husband's strange behavior earlier and burdening Lizzie with these

a child should

adult

in any way, she would

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

reaction unsettled

"Lizzie, I'm okay."

Gina headed downstairs, interacting with the staff as if it were

bedroom and lay on her

six-thirty, Gina came upstairs right on time

was

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