Side Chick Era... Over

Loving Mom 165

Chapter 165

Though Kelly was a bit curious, she nodded.

It wasn’t long before Lucy came back, holding a clipboard.

“Kelly, would you mind giving me your autograph?”

“Of course.” Kelly took the pen and signed her name with practiced ease.

Lucy beamed as she accepted the clipboard, then asked, “Are you here today as one of the guest judges?”

“No,” Kelly replied with a smile, gently pulling Theo closer. “I’m just here to support Theo for the showcase.”

Lucy looked down at Theo, and her eyes lit up with admiration.

“No wonder he’s your son. He’s extraordinary-you can see it right away. I wouldn’t be surprised if you two end up taking home the champion title today.”

that kind of statement was

behavior, raised his

this woman? A friend

understood the implication

is Kelly Walt, a violinist

expression immediately changed. The earlier arrogance vanished, replaced

respect.

at Kelly. “In the past five years, we haven’t had

their mark on music history were the

within the industry, were ultimately just part of the crowd. Give

would remember their names.

from Bell

had studied there, the entire

relationship with

expression darkened slightly, and he looked like he was about to speak. But Madeline placed a hand on his arm and quietly said, “Carter, what’s the point of explaining now? All it’ll do is humiliate Theo. If the judges find out his mother has such a disgraceful reputation, how do you expect Theo to face anyone? And what do you think people in our circle

“I’m doing this for her sake, too. These judges aren’t nobodies. They’re respected experts, and their opinions carry weight. Strangers might forget-but once they find out she’s part