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.

it won’t be long before you destroy your

Carter didn’t respond. Maybe because deep down, he knew every word was true. “I’ll keep Nate in check… from

scoffed, but she

‘Keep him in check…’

son’s bullying, her own humiliation-all exchanged for a

last ounce of her

done. If that’s all, I’ll be leaving now,” she

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

more time into this family. For Theo’s sake, at least… can

Tantrums…

his eyes… all this was

“Carter… this is your idea of sincerity? You think 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

Kelly. Nothing about Nate. Just a lazy, perfunctory attempt

of it was

hung heavy before he finally said, “Those chores… the trivial things… can all

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