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Loving Mom 349

Chapter 349

Renee couldn’t hold it in anymore. She broke down, crying loudly.

Nate had been sure that a little kid like Matty wouldn’t be able to handle being bullied and isolated for long. A few days, tops, before the pressure would force him to distance himself from Sharon. (2)

But to his surprise, Matty seemed completely unfazed by the cold shoulders and sidelong glances. He went about his day as usual -eating when he should, drinking when he should, studying just as seriously as ever, still scoring at the top of the class.

Theo didn’t fully understand what had happened-why the entire kindergarten suddenly decided not to talk to Matty overnight.

But watching Matty walk around like nothing had changed… it was disappointing.

He’d been hoping to see that “bad kid” squirm. Maybe cry a little. Maybe finally show some fear.

Instead, all it did was make Theo more confused.

What kind of kid was this?

He couldn’t help but ask, “Hey, bad kid. Doesn’t it bother you? Everyone ignoring you, not playing with you. Aren’t you sad? Don’t you feel bad?”

Matty was packing up his books, getting ready to head home. Without even looking up, he answered flatly, “No. I came here to learn, not to make friends.” 1

he slung his backpack over his shoulders and walked out

to give up. “Quit pretending! You must

turned around, and looked him dead

to me, fine. It’s not like they mean anything to me.

better this way. At least no one’s hanging around me, bothering me with questions or

one else around. Matty didn’t even bother

sharp. “I should thank you.

the things I actually care about. No

“Thank… me? What’s this

his head slightly, eyes glinting with something between amusement and mockery. “You say I’m the one pretending …but aren’t you doing the

completely confused.

“It was your dad, wasn’t it? He’s the one who told all the

“I never told my

asked his

involved in kid stuff.

“But the whole kindergarten knows. Ask any teacher if you

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