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.”

of statement was already

unimpressed by Lucy’s behavior, raised his voice with

woman? A friend

the implication

not a friend. This is Kelly Walt, a violinist

expression immediately changed. The earlier arrogance vanished, replaced by

respect.

graduated from Bell University?” His eyes sharpened as he looked at Kelly. “In the past five years, we haven’t

who left their mark on music history were

like them, though successful within the industry, were ultimately just part of the crowd. Give it enough time, and no

would remember their names.

someone from Bell University? That

they knew Kelly had studied there, the entire judging

misunderstood her relationship with Theo. Almost instinctively, her eyes flicked toward

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

too. These judges aren’t nobodies. They’re respected experts, and their opinions carry