Side Chick Era... Over

Loving Mom 162

Chapter 162

“Or,” Carter offered, “I can postpone the performance and have someone bring you a new dress.”

Sharon’s expression was frosted over. “The dress I’m wearing was designed to match Matty’s outfit. Carter, there’s still a performance ahead. For now, I won’t go after Kelly for sabotaging me. I’ll deal with her after the showcase.”

A shadow crossed Carter’s face, something cold flickering behind his eyes. He looked like he wanted to speak-but bit it back, forcing his voice to stay steady.

“I’ll pay you ten times what the dress cost.”

Sharon let out a bitter laugh. “So that’s where we are now? You think I’ve sunk so low that I need you to throw money at me to make this right?”

His gaze hardened. “Then name your price.”

She glanced around. Too many eyes were on her. If she actually gave him a number, she knew exactly what kind of story Nate and the rest of the Biggs family would spin out of it. She hadn’t said a single word yet, but she could already feel their eyes, the judgment, the shift in the atmosphere.

they thought of her. But

Matty too. His place in kindergarten, his friendships, his peace of

lips curled into a cold smile. “Carter, you’re my husband. Not standing up for me is one thing-but standing here in front of everyone, asking me to name my price? What is that supposed to mean?

I

had already ripped off the polite

the problem,” she said, voice sharp as glass, “then

wear Kelly’s, it might not fit. And

cold and clear. “Let me make this perfectly clear, Carter. If anyone’s performance is affected,

willing to hold your ground over pride and refuse to budge, even just a little? After the showcase, ask for

stood nearby, his face tight with stress,

chuckle rolled through the crowd, smooth and

showcase matters to your son Theo-what,

He smiled arrogantly.