Side Chick Era... Over

Loving Mom 203

Chapter 203

At first, Theo had listened to her. But as he grew older, he began brushing off her words like dust on his sleeve–no longer bothering to hide his disdain.

“It was all his plan! He jumped in just to frame me!” Theo’s angry voice snapped her out of her thoughts.

“He made sure I saw you two laughing together at the amusement park. Then he came right up to me and said it felt great stealing my mom. He said I wouldn’t have a mom anymore. He was scared I’d take you back, so he jumped in first. If he can jump, so can I! Who’s afraid of who?!”

His voice cracked at the end. His eyes were red now, burning as he looked at Sharon.

“We both fell into the water at the same time, but you saved him first. You didn’t even look at me. Do you really… not want me anymore?”

Sharon was quiet for a moment before she spoke, her tone even.

“I didn’t see you,” she said. “I didn’t know you had fallen in too.”

A little warmth returned to the cold stillness in Theo’s chest.

“Then… about what I said to Matty,” he asked, voice softening, “do you believe me… or him?”

reply was calm and unwavering. “I only believe what

“Aren’t I your son? Why would you believe him over me?

because I’m your mother… I’m supposed to be on

with all the certainty in the world. “You’re my

“I

look away. “I’m your mom. Have you

didn’t wait for him

for Kelly? How you said I pushed

his voice was shrinking now, replaced by a stubborn flicker. ” Still, you’re my mom. Why

be lesser than you? Theo, trust goes both ways. You didn’t see clearly back then. But this time, I saw everything. I’m not

out her phone and opened

can see

Theo took the phone.

there it was, just as

him could see it-Matty had planned this. All of

now, finally spoke. “Sharon, was this your way of provoking Theo? Of pushing him to chase after

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