Side Chick Era... Over

Loving Mom 131

Chapter 131

“You’re Theo’s mother,” Carter said, his voice dropping dangerously. “I don’t want to play dirty with you. But if you keep pushing, don’t expect me to honor our marriage vows anymore.”

Sharon didn’t flinch at Carter’s threatening glare. Instead, her lips curved into a smile.

“Interesting how just mentioning Kelly’s name makes you react like this. You can’t have your cake and eat it too, Carter. If you want to stay married? Fine. But from today onward, you cut all ties with Kelly-completely. No contact. No seeing her. Not even if she’s lying on her deathbed.”

A glacial darkness settled in Carter’s eyes, his jaw tightening.

“You’re really determined to go to war with me over this?”

Sharon’s response came cool and measured. “Seems we’re at an impasse. Let’s see who blinks first.”

She turned around and walked away.

This time, Carter didn’t stop her.

attention to Theo’s

came home from school, he told Sharon, “Sharon, Theo came to school today. Theo’s daddy and that bad lady

the kitchen, and at

to surprise Theo by suggesting to Carter that they pick up and drop off Theo together. Each time, Carter brushed

Carter had never gone with her even once. Yet now, he went so

too busy. She just wasn’t the one he

to and from school, simply

together.

it was okay not to

at

driver take

be exhausted. You need

made Sharon silently wish he were her

hesitating but hopeful, “There’s a talent showcase at kindergarten this weekend…

“What kind of showcase

up with their parents to play instruments, sing, or dance,” Matty said eagerly. “I didn’t join last time because there was no scoring for parent-child activities. But if I don’t join this time…”