Side Chick Era... Over

Loving Mom 108

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Chapter 108

Sharon’s voice was cold. “That depends on what he’s done.”

Carter’s tone grew heavy. “No matter what he’s done wrong, he’s still your son. Sharon… are you really going to stop acknowledging him?”

“The one who doesn’t want to acknowledge me-is him.” Her face was blank. “To him, I’m just an embarrassing mother. Maybe he’s better off without me.”

“So you’re really going to keep that scheming boy by your side?”

Sharon’s expression darkened. “Carter, don’t you dare talk about Matty like that. He’s only five. How could a five-year-old possibly be scheming? If anyone’s being ridiculous…”

Her lips curled into a cold smile. “You’d rather believe a five-year-old is full of cunning than admit your precious Kelly isn’t as innocent and flawless as you imagined. Carter, that’s the funniest thing I’ve heard all year.”

Carter’s brows furrowed. “We’re talking about Theo. Why do you keep dragging Kelly into this?”

“You were the one who said my relationship with Theo deteriorated because of Matty. I think it’s because of Kelly. What’s the issue? If even hearing her name rattles you this much, then I don’t think we have anything more to say.”

truly had no interest in arguing

to Matty.

looking back, she walked away with

the time everything settled down,

Matty to a nearby

Matty,” she said softly. “You didn’t deserve what happened

head earnestly. “I’m not

says he does. If he really didn’t care, he wouldn’t feel like I

looked into his eyes. “Even after everything, you’re still willing to speak

person,” Matty said, then suddenly reached out and took her

go? Please don’t

the restaurant, eyes wide with innocence. “Let’s not tell Daddy

paused. “But

all the time. Daddy always says boys shouldn’t be so delicate, and

to think less of me.

wave of guilt rose

emotions like an adult. She could tell right away he