From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 280

Chapter 280

Malcolm's face drained of color, and he didn't bother to explain. "Since you've figured it out, there's nothing left for me to say. Gina, I'm sorry, but you know as well as I do. Love isn't something you can control!" "I'm asking you just one thing, Malcolm. Me, our daughter Lizzie, our home, or that woman. Who do you choose?"

From a mother's perspective, Gina still wanted to save the family despite Malcolm's betrayal. She was ready to give him a chance if he was willing to repent. Lizzie was already so grown up that Gina couldn't let her child grow up without a father. And with Liz's senior year of high school, a pivotal moment in life, around the corner, Gina didn't want her to face it without her dad or the happy family she once knew. "I choose you and our family!" Malcolm declared without hesitation.

"Fine," Gina said, her voice tinged with resolve. "I'll give you one more chance."

Malcolm wrapped his arms around her. "Gina, thank you. You're an incredible woman, and I swear I won't let you down again."

Gina sighed, a mix of hope and distress. "When someone comes back from messing up, it's priceless. I hope you mean it."

"I do. I swear it."

disbelief written all over her face. She couldn't understand why her mother would forgive her father. After dinner, under the pretense of a stroll, Malcolm went to Cindy's place. Her eyebrows rose in curiosity upon seeing him. "Weren't you supposed to be with your wife and kid? What brings you back here?" Malcolm massaged his temples.

eyes narrowed with suspicion. "Your

off guard, Malcolm asked,

movies yesterday. That girl is sharp, a real piece of work. And honestly, she doesn't

breaking up with me, are you? I love you. I can't be without

not going anywhere. We have to lay low for a bit for

your wife?" Cindy prodded. "Aren't you afraid she'll file for

"She won't

Malcolm. "I've been the other woman for five years without any commitment. Don't you think it's time to

five years, she had waited. With the West family's assets topping three million dollars, not to mention the value of the supermarket, they were worth a small fortune. If Malcolm

college graduate, she wouldn't have looked twice at a married man if it weren't

calculating gaze, Malcolm faltered. "I, I thought you cared none about

But if it's too difficult for you, never mind. I can wait, even if it means having no title for the rest of my life.' At that moment, Malcolm felt Cindy's understanding dwarfed Gina's thousandfold. Gina was

had another woman. What