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Loving Mom 21

Chapter 21

Wendy blinked. “Something to keep yourself busy?”

“Yeah. It’s strange–I’m not used to having this much free time,” Sharon said with a faint, self–deprecating smile. “I need something to keep ine busy. And… I need money.”

She paused, then added, “Carter already froze my card. I still have some savings, but John is trying to start a studio, and we need funds for that.”

“That bastard actually froze your card?” Wendy couldn’t hold back her anger. “All these years you gave so much to that family— he never even bought you flowers. But he sets off fireworks for Kelly? He’s spent more money on her than he ever has on you.”

“It’s great that I can take care of someone else’s child and get paid for it. It’s much better than taking care of Carter and Theo. I take care of them, and in return, I get my card frozen,” Sharon said calmly.

Wendy, who hadn’t married yet, suddenly found herself terrified at the thought. Sharon had married into a wealthy family, and even she had to deal with this. What if she ended up with an ordinary guy? Would she have to earn money, take care of the house, raise the kids–all by herself?

And worst of all, still be blamed by both her husband and her child? 1

As she was lost in thought, Sharon’s voice floated back.

“A woman needs to be financially independent if she wants real confidence–if she wants to stand tall. Otherwise… even your own son might stop respecting you.”

It struck a chord.

nodded. “I’m out of work myself lately. If you need

“Thanks, Wendy.”

waved her hand. “We’re way past thank

saying goodbye to her, Sharon

morning, she took Matty to

was already waiting by the curb,

driver quickly approached

I’ll be

at her doorstep without warning, Sharon didn’t seem the least bit

“Thank you,

car door for them. “You’re

twenty minutes into the ride, Sharon

headed

spoke up. “Bernard, which kindergarten is

The information Xavier had

replied with a smile, “It’s Otelia Kindergarten, just up

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Chapter 21

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