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.

hiring professional tutors. What could someone like you possibly teach him? If he falls behind

Sharon had never

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

Not just

twitched slightly at the realization. Pleasant surprise.

was the last time Sharon had made

been like plain water-tasteless,

him, marriage and love were two separate things.

now… watching Sharon under the lights, confident, radiant…he suddenly realized how

known her.

second, he

“Beautifully said, Sharon! That’s exactly

surprise. “Mr. Malcolm…

mock glare. “Hah! Who do you think you’re talking to? I traveled

laying on the flattery. “Wow, Mr. Malcolm, you’re not just a medical genius, you’re a language

his shoulders shook. “You cheeky little girl and your sweet-talk! I like you! You all better stick

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