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Chapter 122

Loving Mom 122

Chapter 122

Theo’s gaze flickered, refusing to meet Sharon’s eyes.

“I… I didn’t know there were nuts in the cake.”

Sharon pressed on. “Even if you didn’t know about the nuts, don’t you know you’re lactose intolerant? You shouldn’t be eating

cake at all.”

Theo’s face twisted into a frown. “It was just one little bite.”

“That one little bite nearly cost you your life,” Sharon said quietly.

The warmth Theo had felt earlier toward his mother began to twist into irritation, frustration simmering beneath his skin.

“You and Matty get to eat whatever you want. Why can’t I? It’s only because you’re always telling me what I can’t eat, what I shouldn’t touch, that I get curious. That’s why I want to eat those things even more!”

Sharon’s brow furrowed. “I’m only thinking of your health-”

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excuse. Pretending it’s out of love so you can control me! Every day

taught you to say that?

Theo’s breath caught.

it didn’t matter if someone was older, or

his mom

time he wanted something, she said no. Said it

obedient little “mama’s boy.” Someone who’d

tried to sound calm. “That’s how

was like someone had

anxiety, the guilt, the stubborn tenderness Sharon had clung to

looked at him and asked, quietly, “Then tell me, Theo. What

didn’t hesitate. Words poured

or interfering with what I choose. I want freedom and respect. I don’t want to be treated like a little kid anymore. And just because you gave birth to me doesn’t mean you get to use that to guilt me all the time. You can give me

was still going when he noticed Sharon

cool, distant, as still as water. Nothing of the gentle,

voice grew

“And

it for now,” he mumbled,

nodded slowly. “I can do what you’ve

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