Side Chick Era... Over

Loving Mom 225

Chapter 225

“Hidden illness?”

Sharon turned toward Nate, a trace of curiosity flickering in her eyes.

Nate, clearly humiliated at being exposed in public, instantly flushed with anger. “Watch your mouth, you old fool!”

Uriah replied coolly, “Young man, don’t be ashamed of being sick. If there’s something wrong, get it treated. If you keep putting it off, don’t blame anyone else when it’s too late and all you can do is cry.”

Nate opened his mouth to argue, but Kelly stopped him.

“If Mr. Malcolm truly can cure me,” she said, “then I’m willing to stay.”

What was more important-life or chores? Anyone with a brain would know the answer.

If she stayed silent any longer, people would start to question her motives. That said, she didn’t believe for a second this so- called miracle doctor was the real deal. He hadn’t even confirmed her diagnosis before confidently claiming he could cure her.

Even after checking her pulse, his story hadn’t changed. Though she’d breathed a little easier after hearing it, deep down, she couldn’t help but scoff.

Miracle doctor? More like a con artist dressed up in robes.

him off someday, turning him into a

know Sharon. Thankfully, it seemed he didn’t have any real

eyes. She

a nod, then cast a glance at Nate

men, and not a single one of you has the clarity of this young

of his hand, he added, “Starting today counts as day one. Those who

for him. Getting

turned to Nate. “If there’s nothing else, I’ll

ahead. I’ll

Sharon’s voice called after him. “Carter,

again, frowning. “I’m

smile tugged at Sharon’s lips. “Next time? You mean

Carter could respond, Nate snapped. “Sharon,

you the right to butt in when I’m talking to Carter? A grown man constantly yapping like some neighborhood

scolded so directly and mercilessly. Wherever he went, people addressed him

was, practically jabbing a finger in

ready to let loose, but Uriah beat him to it, his voice slow and

1/3

Chapter 225

said. “Let the couple talk. You interrupting them like this—it’s no wonder your