Side Chick Era... Over

Loving Mom 227

Chapter 227

“Who knows where she learned all this-always coming up with new tricks,” Nate muttered, shaking his head.

That’s when Carter spoke up, “She said she wants a divorce.”

Nate rolled his eyes with a sigh. “She’s been threatening that for ages. Has she ever followed through? She always uses it to pressure you. Honestly, I’m tired of hearing it, even if she’s not.

“She just brought up going to the courthouse to file for divorce because you didn’t show up for that date. If you had gone, she wouldn’t be talking about divorce at all.

“And anyway, divorces aren’t that simple anymore. There’s a mandatory cooling-off period now-and even getting an appointment to file takes forever.

“One of my buddies just went with his wife to start the cooling-off period, and guess what? The slots were full! He had to wait until next month just to get the appointment.

“Then there’s another full month of cooling-off after that. So, bare minimum, we’re talking two months. Sharon knows all this. She’s just using it to scare you.”

Nate’s voice rambled on until Carter cut in. “She already filed a lawsuit. Took it to court.”

flickering across his face-then he burst out laughing, even louder than before. 1 “Carter, come on. You can’t seriously believe that, can you? A

said nothing, but the look on his face had darkened, his sharp features drawn

Was she really acting?

then the performance had

noticing the expression on

so grim. Didn’t she say she’s already filed? If she wasn’t bluffing, you’ll be getting a call from

away. He

Matty and Kelly were learning how to identify

at them,

and gave a small signal,

in the back room, Sharon couldn’t hold it

what exactly

out a

said. “I didn’t know who he was at the time and refused his request for a

never liked Carter. Seeing him tangled up in scandal