Side Chick Era... Over

Loving Mom 344

Chapter 344

Despite what Theo said, a flicker of panic flashed in his eyes.

His mind darted back to the moment when he’d tried to give the cup to his mom. She hadn’t taken it–not right away. In fact, it had been Matty who finally reached out and accepted it on her behalf.

If this were before, Mom would’ve taken the gift immediately. She would’ve pulled him into her arms, smiling, eyes soft, full of

affection.

Matty’s voice was calm. “Kelly’s violin… and even her purse… they all have this same mark. I’ve heard her tell Nate-that’s her personal logo.”

“You’re lying!” Theo snapped, glaring at him. “Kelly isn’t like that!”

Matty shot back, “Oh? If Kelly isn’t like that… then what? You think Sharon is?”

Matty knew very well-Sharon still cared about Theo. After all, no matter what, he was her own child, the one she carried for nine months. How could she not care?

If Sharon truly didn’t care, she never would’ve let him back into her life.

And because Matty knew she still cared, he hadn’t gone out of his way to smash the cup just to spite her. No. It was because he knew she didn’t want it.

Who would want a gift that had already been given to someone else?

greedy. You have to pick.

moment, confusion clouded Theo’s face. He stood there, torn, tangled up in emotions too big

You’re just a rotten kid! All you do is stir up trouble!” he shouted. “I

flinch. “Then fine. You can just stand there and watch while I steal

clenched, but his pride wouldn’t let

ahead! You can have that embarrassing mom! I don’t want her anyway! Just remember-you didn’t steal her from me. I threw her away! And don’t come crying to me later

Even he wasn’t sure what he was

Kelly and Mom. The thought felt like being

Why couldn’t both exist?

Grandma right after all? Did Mom hate Kelly just because she was jealous?

couldn’t sort through something this

he did the only thing he

voice rang out, clear and sharp.

His feet stopped.

second, the world seemed to tilt. Matty had always called him Theo, always with that polite, gentle tone.

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name.

It felt… strange. Off.

Slowly, Theo turned back.