Side Chick Era... Over

Loving Mom 331

Chapter 331

Sharon smiled softly. “If you keep eating it for a while longer, the problem with your cold hands and feet will completely go away. After that, I’ll help adjust your digestion too. But you’re still young–your digestive system isn’t fully developed yet. So you should try to avoid sweets, cold drinks, and fried foods as muc

as possible.”

Matty nodded obediently. “Then… Sharon, what do you think I should order?”

Sharon opened the menu and pointed out a few dishes. “These are all good for kids. See if there’s anything you’d like.”

Right beside her, Theo sat quietly. From the moment he arrived unil now… not a single word from Sharon had been directed at him.

Not one.

All her attention was on Matty.

A creeping sense of panic gripped Theo, a suffocating feeling of being shut out.

His mind flashed back to when he used to run eagerly to Kelly, always wanting to tell her every little thing that happened in his day. His small world revolved around her warmth and attention.

And yet… back then, he couldn’t be bothered to say more than a word or two to his own mother.

every kid’s parents were at least college graduates.

in their world. Not his

Theo slowly understood what shame was. What

once clung to his mother, now

he never dared to mention her to his classmates or teachers. If anyone asked who picked him up, he always said it was

it was natural. People should aim higher.

turned five, his mother was his entire

no longer anyone

gap left in his heart

eyes, he wasn’t wrong for feeling

now–laughing, chatting, and doting on another kid so naturally–an unfamiliar, suffocating anger swelled in his

had stolen his

and this one too,” Matty’s voice snapped

sweet smile at Sharon. “I remember you like

across Sharon’s expression, “You can just order what you like.

do.” Matty shook his head, face serious. “You always cook what I like, and you always eat plain food just to match me. If I can help it, I

too.

me. I should