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.

to Theo’s hospitalization, and

when Matty came home from school, he told Sharon, “Sharon,

was cooking in the kitchen, and at those words, her movements

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

her even once. Yet now, he

he was too busy. She just wasn’t

to and from school, simply because she didn’t want to see Carter,

together.

Matty might be upset, she cautiously asked if it was okay not

didn’t complain at all,

more thoughtfully said, “Sharon, I can just have the driver take me.

be exhausted. You

thoughtfulness often made Sharon silently wish he were her

side, hesitating but hopeful, “There’s a talent showcase at kindergarten this weekend… Dad’s still away on business, so

“What kind of

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