Side Chick Era... Over

Loving Mom 199

Chapter 199

Madeline opened her mouth to say something more, but Carter stopped her.

“Mom, Theo’s alone in the hospital room. You and Denise should go check on him.”

Madeline was still fuming, but with Carter stepping in-and her own fault undeniable-she could only shoot Sharon a furious glare before turning to leave.

But Sharon’s voice cut through the air.

“Wait.”

Everyone turned to her.

Sharon spoke slowly, her tone calm but unmistakably sharp. “Despite being fully aware that I’m the child’s biological mother, Madeline has made a false police report and spread defamatory claims. Her actions have not only damaged my reputation, but also violated public security laws.”

“Officer, we can’t let this slide. If there’s no consequence today, what happens next time-if

“Sharon, do you want to

it, it would usually

said coolly. “I want her to make a public apology

didn’t even finish the sentence before Madeline snapped,

didn’t even glance at

she said plainly, “I’ll reserve the right to pursue this fully, and I’ll be filing a

mediate. “Ma’am, I suggest you apologize. If Sharon is a public figure, your actions are considered serious. This could result in detention. And even if it goes to court, unless Sharon agrees to

bound to lose.”

looked like she’d been’slapped. Apologize to Sharon? That was like being forced

elder!” she fumed, nearly choking on her rage. “You expect me to apologize to her? Never! Absolutely

calm, almost indifferent. “Madeline, just now, you yourself said I’m in the middle of

“Sharon, as long as we’re not divorced, she’s still your mother-in-law. Do you really have to push her this

a beat, “She’s your mother, not mine. When your mother wanted me arrested, you didn’t say a single word. But now

curved in a faint, biting smile. “You’re not even as self-aware as your mom. At least she knows when you do something wrong, you pay the