Side Chick Era... Over

Loving Mom 126

Chapter 126

Kelly tried to explain herself. “I didn’t mean to… I don’t cook often, I really didn’t know… I just thought it would add flavor, that it wouldn’t be a big deal…”

Sharon couldn’t be bothered to look at her. Instead, she turned her eyes on Carter. “And you? Got anything left to say?”

Carter’s lips moved slightly. “Maybe Kelly really didn’t understand…”

Sharon let out a soft, disbelieving laugh, then turned to Theo. “And you?”

Theo spoke in a small voice. “Maybe Kelly didn’t do it on purpose…’

Sharon nodded. “Alright then. If that’s what you all believe, then fine.”

She thought to herself, ‘Respect others’ choices. Let go of the need to save anyone.’

Without another word, she turned to leave.

“Sharon, where

rest. Or did you really think I was some kind of workhorse -supposed to be

a little. “Okay. Go home and rest for now. Theo will need to stay in the hospital for about a week. You

“He seems to prefer Kelly’s care anyway. Let her stay and take care

mother. You’re just going to leave and let someone else take

the ‘mother’ card just when it suits you. When something goes wrong with the kid, suddenly everyone comes running to blame me – people who’ve never changed a single diaper questioning the one

icy stare landed on

Kelly’s so perfect, let her take care of you. Let’s see if she’s willing to stay up every night

much, you won’t mind handling his hospital stay, will you? Honestly? I hope you

other people’s lives.” 1

and walked out without a

the hell does that mean?” Carter called after

Kelly and Theo were left

the direction Sharon had gone,

the hallway was quiet again, Kelly leaned in and spoke softly. “Theo, when did you wake up? What did