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!

before Gina. "It's

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

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

How could it happen?

she had loved for over

How could this be?

"We can't let him have a penny of the family

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

"Mom?"

I know what to do. You have

felt guilty for not noticing her husband's strange behavior earlier and burdening

a child should

let adult problems

it affected Lizzie in any way, she would regret it

have things to do downstairs.

reaction unsettled

"Lizzie, I'm okay."

with the staff as if it were

and lay on her bed, overwhelmed

upstairs right on time

was ready,

it smells amazing! What's on the menu

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