Side Chick Era... Over

Loving Mom 76

Chapter 76

Sharon paused for a moment, then told Julliard everything-just as it had happened, without leaving anything out,

He listened in silence, considering her words. When she finished, he lifted his gaze to her.

“You’re right,” he said. “That’s a possibility. But it’s also possible your friend got herself into trouble and doesn’t want to worry you, so she’s laying low for now. Have you thought about this-what if Carter didn’t take her? You’re his wife, and yet you stormed in ready to blame him without proof. How will you face him if it turns out he had nothing to do with it?”

The question landed heavily. Sharon hesitated.

She hadn’t thought that far. She had no real evidence-just instinct and suspicion.

Julliard saw the change in her expression and knew she wasn’t sure.

“You should head home for now,” he said gently. “Let me look into this first. If it wasn’t Carter, I’ll help you track her down. If it was… I’ll do what I can to get your friend out.”

Sharon looked at him, uncertain. “Why are you helping me?”

in Julliard’s eyes,

have been best buds since we were kids,” he said finally. “Helping you is helping him. And besides…” He lowered his voice slightly. “I’ve never liked Kelly. To be honest, I’ve always

snapped to his. “You think so

slowly. “But that’s just my own suspicion. No proof. And without proof, it’s better to

want to confront Carter, you need something solid. Right now, you’ve got nothing. Let me

was quiet for a beat, then

Carter’s imposing air, nor Nate’s wild arrogance. He was the kind of

her, he had never spoken against her. In fact,

be honest, Sharon had always held a

as soon as I hear

head

Carter ordered someone to stay by her bedside, just in

he stepped out of the room, he spotted

Carter’s

“Did you

“That’s why you’re here?”