Side Chick Era... Over

Loving Mom 58

Chapter 58

Sharon glanced at Kelly, then quietly looked away.

“Sharon, are you here to see Theo and Carter?” Kelly’s voice was soft and gentle. “They’re not here at the moment. Would you like me to take you to them?”

“That’s not necessary,” Sharon replied, her tone flat.

With that, she stepped around her and started down the stairs. The music room was on the lower level-she was going to find

Matty.

But Kelly caught up quickly. “Sharon, could we talk for a moment?”

“I don’t think there’s anything worth discussing between us,” Sharon said without looking back. Her voice was cool, almost

detached.

“I’d like to talk about Carter.”

“Then there’s even less to talk about.”

She turned a corner, heading for the staircase.

“Whatever’s going on between you two has nothing to do with me.”

called again, suddenly grabbing Sharon’s wrist. “Just

remained calm as she pulled her hand free. “I’ve made myself clear.

to leave. In a panic, she stepped forward, too quickly-her footing

missed

a sharp cry, she tumbled down the

“Ah!”

body, spreading across

hadn’t expected it to happen. For a moment, her mind

to Kelly, panic written

Kelly said weakly, forcing a smile. “Theo, don’t tell your dad about this. Promise

turned and glared up at Sharon, who was still standing at the

stairs.

did you push

She began

could get close, Theo ran forward and threw his

up at Sharon with guarded eyes, like

I won’t let

about to speak, a

“Kelly, what happened?”

Chapter 58

a dark suit approached.

at the foot of the stairs, his expression shifted.

darkened instantly.