Loving Mom 139

Chapter 139

Theo stood closely by Kelly’s side, his posture full of trust, of dependence.

Carter suddenly realized something unsettling-his wife and son, somewhere along the way, had turned into strangers. No, worse than strangers-opposing forces, like oil and fire.

Sharon was showing affection to someone else’s child, while his own son placed his full trust in another woman.

Where had it all gone wrong?

Things used to be fine.

“Theo,” Carter finally said, his voice level. “You weren’t fully conscious at the time. You didn’t see clearly what was happening. But the truth is, it was your mother and that boy who saved you.”

Theo blinked, stunned. “No way. That’s impossible. They couldn’t have saved me!”

Sharon’s gaze shifted lightly. “If you don’t believe it, why don’t you ask Kelly?”

Theo immediately turned to Kelly. “But Kelly, didn’t you say-”

shot him a warning glance.

Theo about to say just now? Why not let him

is there something wrong with Kelly’s eye? She keeps blinking and winking. We have great eye drops at home. Should I

was to pick up on things, couldn’t ignore what

couldn’t ask directly. Instead, he gave Kelly a long, unreadable look,

happened this

quietly enjoying the drama unfold, now stepped in. After witnessing enough of these interactions,

“it wasn’t anything too serious. Just… a quarrel

paused, glancing between Carter

mind stepping aside

Two of them guided

conversation.

was beginning to affect the other children. After a discussion with the principal,

spoke with Carter and Sharon, Kelly seized the chance. Hurried and uneasy, she

said quickly, crouching down in front of him, “didn’t you promise me you wouldn’t tell anyone I was the

I didn’t mean to mess up. It’s just…” Theo looked at her, confusion furrowing his small face. “Didn’t you say Mommy and that bad kid Matty stopped the doctor

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