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

to Matty. “Matty, let’s go.”

back, she walked away

the time everything settled down, it was

Matty to a nearby

sorry, Matty,” she said softly.

his head earnestly.

as much as he says he does. If he really

after everything, you’re still

don’t think he’s a bad person,” Matty said, then

go?

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

“But your

always says boys shouldn’t be so delicate, and we definitely shouldn’t go crying to people every time we get hurt. He’d look down on

Daddy to think less of me. Can you keep it a

wave of guilt rose in

child-not yet old enough to mask his emotions like an adult. She could tell right away he was lying. He only said that to keep her