Loving Mom 57

Chapter 57

“All the other kids have their parents with them,” Matty said, his voice small and uneven. “But my dad doesn’t care about me… I just don’t want the others to think I don’t have a mom or dad.”

Thinking of how Matty’s mother had passed away early on, Sharon couldn’t help but soften.

There were many classrooms at the kindergarten, and if she was just there to help excuse Matty from activities, the chances of running into Carter and Theo were low. And even if they did cross paths, it didn’t matter.

She just didn’t want to see anyone she disliked. That was all.

Sharon gave a slight nod. “Okay.”

She deliberately avoided the start of the event.

By the time she and Matty entered the kindergarten, the parent-child event had already begun.

From the direction of the playground came the hum of excitement-cheering, laughter, a warm chaos.

Matty, still so young, was instantly drawn in.

can I go take a look?”

I’ll wait

coming?” he asked,

softly. “I’ll stay

just watch for a bit

would never be this

he wanted something and she said no, he

He’d go silent, freeze her out, and let the air between them

later, Matty returned, cheerful and

are amazing! They’re in first place right

stung. “Theo’s…

slightly,

best parents anyone could have. Some of the other kids didn’t believe him at first, so he said he’d bring them both to the parent- child day to prove it. And today, he really did. And they are

in silence, unable to

caught in her thoughts, she barely heard Matty continue, “Before, some kids thought the young

won one

Kelly, that Theo only ever saw her

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255