Loving Mom 166

Chapter 166

Kelly’s tone was polite on the surface, but anyone listening could hear the message loud and clear-she was telling Sharon to back down.

Xavier quietly observed the exchange, then lowered his gaze to Matty.

“Matty, what did you think of Sharon’s violin playing?”

“It was really beautiful. It made me think of a word I just learned,” Matty replied.

“Oh?” Xavier’s curiosity was piqued. “What word?”

“Celestial music.”

Xavier chuckled. “And how does it compare to Kelly’s playing?”

“Sharon’s way better!” Matty said without missing a beat. “Kelly has such a mean heart-there’s no way she could play better than Sharon.”

In truth, Matty had never heard Kelly play the violin. But his bond with Sharon was strong, and his loyalty was unwavering.

Xavier could see that and didn’t push the conversation any further.

responded with a faint smile.

close to.”

on Kelly’s face

voice rang out from the side, sharp and aggressive. “Sharon, you really don’t know what’s good for you. Kelly and Carter have been giving you a chance to walk away, and you still insist on being difficult? Think you can keep

turned to Kelly. “Kelly, if she wants to compete so badly, then let her.

with Sharon. A part of her had been itching for a chance

you sure

scoffed. “What’s inappropriate about it? She’s asking for it. Nobody else

voice soft, almost performative. “Carter, maybe you could talk

crease formed between Carter’s

taught a lesson. But she was Theo’s mother, and the last thing he wanted was to see her humiliated in front of their

Don’t make this into more than it needs

even glance at him. Her eyes were

is going to be a competition,” she said coolly, “then let’s raise

lips curved into a faint smile.

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around Kelly’s neck. “If

expression shifted. Her hand instinctively moved to the

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