Side Chick Era... Over

Loving Mom 346

Chapter 346

Sharon had started noticing something unsettling lately-there were more and more bruises and scratches showing up on Matty’s body.

Whenever she asked about them, Matty would shrug it off. Either he’d say he accidentally bumped into something, or claim it happened during PE class.

But to Sharon… it didn’t look like that.

That afternoon, while Matty was at kindergarten, she brought it up to Wendy.

“You don’t think… maybe he’s getting into fights with the other kids, do you?” Wendy asked instinctively.

Sharon frowned. “Matty’s always been well-behaved at school. Even the teachers are full of praise for him. I don’t think he’s the type to start fights.”

Wendy nodded, thoughtful. “That’s true. He doesn’t seem like the kind of kid who would. Did you ask his teachers? What did they say?”

“I did. They said there’s been nothing unusual lately.”

Wendy’s brows knit together. “That’s strange…” She tapped her fingers against the table. “Tonight when you give him a bath,

check him over and see if there are more bruises.”

helpless. “He insists he’s a ‘big boy’ now. Says he doesn’t need anyone helping him

puzzled, wondering how exactly Matty had gotten hurt. Sharon was determined-she’d ask

tonight.

evening, Matty

that day. For several days straight,

even if Matty went home for a day, he’d always throw a fit and beg

time, the sudden shift in behavior

dark thought crossed Sharon’s mind.

to sit with the unease,

picked up quickly. His deep, rich voice floated

a business

answered casually, with a light chuckle. “Why? Something

that…J just wanted to ask about Matty.

in surprise. “Isn’t

went home several days

at a hotel near the venue. Haven’t been home

come home.”

stiffened. “He hasn’t been back here for four or five days now. I thought… I thought

heavier. “Alright. Stay calm. I’ll

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