Side Chick Era... Over

Loving Mom 378

Chapter 378

Theo continued speaking. “But… when I was learning Spanish with my teacher, Mom never joined our classes. And…” He turned to look at Sharon on stage. “She speaks better than my Spanish teacher.”

Nate scoffed, his tone dripping with contempt. “That’s just your personal opinion. If Sharon’s Spanish was really that good, why bother hiring a tutor at all? She could’ve just taught you herself. Nah… she probably just knows a couple of phrases. Got lucky. Now she’s out here showing off like she’s fluent.”

Madeline, hearing their hushed voices, frowned. “What exactly did Sharon say?”

Kelly pressed her lips together, clearly reluctant, but eventually offered a rough translation.

As the words left her mouth, Carter’s gaze darkened, deep as an ocean, locked firmly on the woman standing under the spotlight.

And just then-unexpected, uninvited-a long-buried memory floated back to him.

It was years ago, back at the Biggs family’s estate.

They were discussing hiring language tutors for Theo. Sharon had quietly said, “I could teach Theo.”

Before the sentence had even finished, Madeline had cut her off with a sneer.

professional tutors. What could someone like you possibly teach him? If he falls behind because of your nonsense,

that, Sharon had never brought

there, hearing her fluent, effortless Spanish, Carter was left stunned

just

at

was the last time Sharon had made

him, she’d always been

love were two separate things. As long as he’d fulfilled the

lights, confident, radiant…he suddenly realized

known her.

a brief second,

burst into hearty laughter. “Beautifully

surprise. “Mr. Malcolm…

Who do you think you’re talking to? I traveled the world in

you’re not just a medical genius, you’re a language master too. What a treasure! Honestly, it’s our good fortune to know someone like

cheeky little girl and your sweet-talk! I like you! You all better stick around. Your good luck’s just getting

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