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?”

her to speak to him directly. Thinking she was backing down, he lifted his chin, a

want

gripped her

gently patted his

with him meant he’d probably come in dead last. He’d already bragged

noticed his struggle and

child like this. His results in this competition are really important to him. If you’re interested in participating, why not wait until the next

“Don’t worry, Sharon. Next time, I’ll be sure to talk to Theo about it

that, Theo

let’s wait till next time. I already promised Kelly, and I have to keep

directly at him. “What if I asked

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

are you seriously enjoying

quiet laugh. “Asking him to choose between his mother and his daddy’s friend—is that really so cruel?

said, “Maybe if you’d taken better care of Theo, he

as if