Side Chick Era... Over

Loving Mom 370

Chapter 370

Sharon’s expression stayed cold, her eyes calm and steady. “We’re divorced now. You don’t need to explain anything.”

Carter stared at her. “I just wanted you to know… it’s not like what you think with Kelly. The media exaggerated everything.” Back then, this was the sort of thing he wouldn’t have bothered explaining. But now, looking at Sharon’s unflinching expression, his voice softened without him realizing.

“I’m sorry. I really didn’t realize Nate and his friends would cause this much trouble… to you, and to Theo.”

Sharon let out a mocking laugh.

“You really think… all of this happened just because of one incident? The way Nate disrespects me right under your nose… that’s not some new problem. It’s been happening for years. But you always stand there repeating the same empty words like ‘enough’ or ‘let’s end it here.’

“But tell me, Carter… besides mouthing those useless lines, what exactly have you ever done?

“And now… now that Theo’s being bullied for the same reason—because his mother isn’t respected-now you suddenly realize how serious this is?

“Carter, you’re the first man I’ve ever seen who’s willing to sacrifice his own family and his own child just to protect his precious best friend.

like this… and it won’t be long before you

didn’t respond. Maybe because deep down, he knew every word was true. “I’ll keep

but

‘Keep him in check…’

bullying, her own

last

all, I’ll be leaving now,” she said,

wrist. “Sharon… Theo’s still young. He needs his mother. Ever since you left, his mood’s been… he’s been

to change. I want to put more time into

Tantrums…

eyes… all this was just her throwing a

if you lower your voice a little, say a few sweet things, I’ll turn into one of those brainless women who come running back to be your

a single word about Kelly. Nothing about Nate.

arrogance of it was

His silence hung heavy before he finally said, “Those chores… the trivial things… can all be done by the housekeepers. As for the Biggs estate, go back if you want. If you

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