Side Chick Era... Over

Loving Mom 70

Chapter 70

Xavier let out a soft laugh. “Mr. Biggs, you know Kelly’s preferences so well. As Sharon’s husband, surely you know what Sharon likes to eat too, don’t you?”

Carter was silent for a moment. Then he ordered a few dishes for Sharon.

Xavier’s brows drew together slightly. “Mr. Biggs, are you certain those are her favorites… and not yours?”

Carter turned to look at Sharon.

She sat motionless, expression blank, not even sparing him a glance.

Xavier’s gaze lingered on Carter, holding something unreadable behind it. “Sharon likes spicy food. Practically lives for it. She doesn’t like seafood, won’t touch anything raw, and she can’t stand fish.”

He smiled lightly, the kind of smile that didn’t quite reach the eyes. “But all three dishes you just ordered-raw, seafood, and fish-not one of them is to her liking.”

of the misstep was

air around the table tightened

notepad, couldn’t help but shoot a glance in Carter’s direction. It was one thing not to remember what your wife liked. But to choose everything she actively disliked-she couldn’t help but feel awkward

her throat quietly, attempting to break the tension. “Sir… shall I

named three new dishes, each with chili peppers clearly

noted them quickly, then all but fled from the strange

he might feel guilty, quickly chimed in, “Carter hardly eats at home these days. It’s normal that he wouldn’t know what

and let

that just her way of saying Carter had been spending his meals with her,

would’ve made the effort to learn her tastes some other way, even if

nod. “That makes sense. After all, Sharon’s been putting her husband and family first for so long. She’s gotten used to accommodating your habits. Not just you, even others have learned

then, his voice gentler than before. “But now, maybe

me, Sharon, you never have to compromise. You can always do what makes you