Side Chick Era... Over

Loving Mom 137

Chapter 137

Sharon glanced at Carter and Kelly, both visibly unsettled, and chuckled.

“Too bad I don’t have a special ability like that,” she said, her voice light. “Otherwise, I’d show you how to twist truths, just like that.”

“It’s okay,” Matty tilted his head toward Kelly. “Didn’t you say that Kelly does have that kind of power? Watching her perform works just as well.”

Their exchange, casual and effortless, was sharp enough that even Theo, also five years old, caught the meaning. They were mocking him and his father. Saying they were gullible. That they believed anything Kelly said without question.

Sharon knew trying to explain would be pointless. No matter what she said, they wouldn’t believe her. And frankly, she had no interest in wasting her breath.

She turned to Matty and said gently, “Don’t worry, Matty. I already promised to join you for the talent showcase. I’ll keep that promise.”

Matty looked up, hesitant. “But… Theo won’t be happy…”

“Really?” Sharon turned to Theo. “You’re not happy?”

was backing down, he lifted his chin,

want me to compete with

gripped

patted his shoulder

meant he’d probably come in dead last. He’d already bragged in front of his classmates-if he placed last, the teasing would be

struggle and stepped in

no need to pressure a child like this. His results in this competition are really

worry, Sharon. Next time, I’ll be sure to talk to

Theo

till next time. I already promised Kelly, and I

if I asked

lips parted slightly, but no words came out. Instead, his eyes flicked instinctively to

you seriously enjoying putting

mother and his daddy’s friend—is that really so cruel? Since when did the two even belong

him a long moment before he finally said, “Maybe if you’d taken better care of Theo, he wouldn’t have

as if