Side Chick Era... Over

Loving Mom 157

Chapter 157

“Kelly, stop using Theo like he’s your get-out-of-jail-free card. If you really care about him, then start setting a good example -instead of standing here making excuses and dodging responsibility,”

The crowd, having seen it all, wasn’t swayed by Kelly’s tears or her helpless expression. Not a trace of sympathy showed on their faces. If anything, people exchanged glances filled with quiet disdain and whispered among themselves.

They thought about it from their own point of view: if someone ruined their carefully prepared performance outfit right before a major competition, they’d be furious too.

Sure, it made sense to care about your own child’s competition results. But did that give anyone the right to ruin someone else’s? Were other people’s children any less important?

A simple “I didn’t mean to” didn’t magically undo the damage. What kind of fantasy world did she think she was living in? Did she really believe the world was full of saints?

Seeing the shift in atmosphere, Kelly began to panic. This wasn’t like before. No one was rushing to defend her from some moral high ground. Instead, every eye on her was laced with suspicion or disdain.

happening? Why wasn’t

Madeline and Denise arrived

lit up the moment he saw them. “Grandma! Auntie! What are

warmly. “Today’s a big day, right? We came to cheer you on. You’ve got to go for the

raised his chin proudly. “Kelly’s amazing. We’re definitely winning

immediately darkened. “Her

Madeline with a polite smile before jumping in to explain. “Madeline, I know Kelly doesn’t come from a prestigious background, but she’s a graduate of Bell University. And lately, she’s built a decent name for herself in the music world. If she had more time to grow, with her talent and experience, she might’ve ended

name known far beyond classical music circles. Even before the internet took off, her

elite circles, people loved to put on airs of culture. And music? That was one of the easiest ways

had never cared much about it. But back when she needed to attract investors and boost the Biggs family’s standing,

Carter’s too busy with work, and he’s not exactly the artistic type. As for

been humiliating for the Biggs family. I know you’ve got your