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.”

had no interest in arguing with someone like him any

to Matty. “Matty, let’s

back, she walked

everything settled down, it

nearby

softly. “You didn’t deserve

his head earnestly.

as much as he says he does. If he really

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

bad person,” Matty said, then suddenly reached out and

can we just let it go? Please don’t be angry with Theo.

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

“But your

scrapes and bruises all the time. Daddy always says boys shouldn’t

I don’t want Daddy to

guilt rose in

enough to mask his emotions like an adult. She could tell right away he was