From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 287

Chapter 287

It turned out that the neighbor downstairs heard something amiss and called the cops.

Malcolm's suitcase hit the floor as a set of cold, metallic handcuffs snapped around his wrists. When Gina heard that Malcolm had been locked up for murder, she wasn't exactly surprised. Deep down, she had always known that Malcolm's path was leading nowhere good.

Lizzie went to see Malcolm, just once. After all, he was her father, and his days were numbered.

It was the right thing to do, to see him one last time.

Separated by a pane of glass, Lizzie saw Malcolm, haggard and aged beyond his years. Just a few days had passed, yet he seemed a different man.

"Dad."

"Lizzie," Malcolm managed a feeble smile, "Thanks for coming to see your old man."

He'd thought there had been a mix-up when the guard said he had a visitor.

But there she was, Lizzie, actually there.

"How are you holding up in here?" Lizzie asked.

death row inmates, the kind of

fathom the

could do it all over, Malcolm would never have betrayed Gina. He would've cherished his wife and

was too late

pumpkin. You don't worry. Just take

saint. I messed up, big time. I wasn't a good husband, much less

Listen to your mom; she's got the years and the wisdom on you..." "Lizzie, take good care of her,

Lizzie felt tears streaming

she too had a happy

ten minutes of

up at the sun and fought

time to prep for the SATS, aiming to get into the same college as her best

not even setting

from his business trip,

fluently in French with

French himself, Nanson

How'd you get so good in

think you're talking to? Not everyone's as hit-and-miss with their efforts as you are. How could you expect to improve with your approach?" At first, Nanson

had patience for things that piqued his interest, and