Loving Mom 128

Chapter 128

Carter’s eyes darkened.

Fights between him, Sharon, and their son-those had always been within the bounds of their fractured little family of three. But now, things had escalated-Sharon was at war with his mother, too.

That morning, he’d gotten a call from his mother.

Madeline hadn’t minced words: if he didn’t divorce Sharon, then he might as well cut ties with her altogether.

And Sharon-well, she had made her position painfully clear when she slapped him across the face right in front of his mother. She hadn’t left even a sliver of room for retreat.

“Sharon, what’s going on with you lately?” he asked, trying to keep his voice even. “You weren’t like this before.”

She looked at him coldly. “You think I’ve changed? That’s only because you’re used to having the upper hand-and now, you don’t. And me? What have I gotten out of this marriage? A cheating husband. A child who doesn’t respect me. And your mother’s endless humiliation. What else is there?”

Carter stood silent for a few seconds before he spoke again. “Still, she’s your elder. You shouldn’t have—”

He didn’t get to finish.

with a laugh. “What, you liked those two slaps last night? Want me to give you a couple more-really make

His expression darkened instantly.

“Sharon!”

hurts when the slap lands on you? Where were you when your mom

word measured and sharp. “Do you know why she dares to treat me however she wants,

Carter’s silence stretched again.

does to me, you’ll never take my

eyes lost

sent the divorce papers. You should’ve received them. Sign them while

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her. “Sharon, do you know why I

back, her expression unreadable. “Because I was

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was quiet, almost expressionless. “I wanted to give Theo a complete

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on the surface, wasn’t complicated. Madeline had only two children-Carter and Denise. But

years older than Denise, and

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