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?”

backing down, he lifted his chin, a smug look creeping across his face. “That’s right. I won’t

you want me

instinctively gripped her

patted his

hesitated. His eyes flickered with conflict. Having his mom compete with him meant he’d probably come in dead last. He’d already bragged in front of his classmates-if he placed last, the

noticed his struggle and stepped in with a

this competition are really important to him. If you’re interested in

with a gracious air, “Don’t worry, Sharon. Next time, I’ll be sure to talk

that, Theo visibly

let’s wait till next time. I already promised

directly at him. “What if I asked you

but no words came out. Instead, his eyes

are you seriously

and his daddy’s friend—is that really so cruel? Since

It took him a long moment before he finally said, “Maybe if you’d taken better care of

as if