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.

was happening? Why wasn’t

and Denise arrived at

the moment he saw

“Today’s a big day, right? We came to cheer

proudly. “Kelly’s amazing. We’re definitely winning

immediately

beside her, Nate greeted 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.

known far beyond classical music circles. Even before the internet took off, her fame had reached high society. Madeline had heard of her

culture. And music? That was one of the easiest ways

needed to attract investors and boost the Biggs family’s

many influential families were invited to attend today’s performance. Carter’s too busy with work, and he’s

clear in his expression. “Letting a housewife with no skills accompany Theo? That would’ve been humiliating for the Biggs family. I know you’ve got your