Side Chick Era... Over

Loving Mom 257

Chapter 257

“No need,” Carter replied.

“But…”

“There’s no ‘but.’ Just do as I said.” Carter’s voice was firm and final. “Sharon still has Theo to care for. She doesn’t have time for these meaningless invitationals.”

Simon let out a breathless sigh. To be chosen by the legendary Warner was the lifelong dream of every musician, after all.

Then Carter added, “Recommend Kelly to Warner.”

Simon’s eyelid twitched. “I’ve heard Warner has quite the temper. He’s looking for Sharon specifically. If we recommend Kelly instead, he might not even consider it…”

Carter was silent for a few seconds. Then he said, “Set up a meeting with him. I’ll talk to him myself.”

Simon sighed again, this time silently, from somewhere deeper. “Understood.”

On the other end, Carter hung up. (1)

had been waiting, didn’t press the matter

laughing so hard she

and that idiot Nate actually ate the medicine we made from foot-soak water

couldn’t help but laugh along, nodding

time, I swear, I’m

her laughter subsided, and

with John all scheduled? Why’d it suddenly

said since I’m going through a divorce with Carter, I

going to sabotage it? Come

press it. Maybe Mr. Malcolm’s just worried Nate might cause trouble again after what

thoughtfully. “True… Nate’s like a rabid dog-no brain, all bite. Best to

then added, “Oh right,

expression shifted slightly. “You

mom’s mentor.” Wendy’s tone grew serious. “I saw something online saying he’s in

in his youth, he’d mastered nearly every instrument and could recreate any piece he heard,

after several health scares from overwork, he retired from public life. But the myth

taking students-very few of them. To date, fewer than twenty. Every one