Side Chick Era... Over

Chapter 656

“Kelly, why are you staring at me like that?”

Thomas’s words instantly drew everyone’s attention.

He went on casually, “Do you want to go too, Kelly? Is that why you’re hoping I’ll speak up on your behalf?”

Kelly’s smile nearly cracked.

How could he just blurt out the truth like that? What on earth was going through his mind? He had to be insane!

Her chest tightened with frustration, yet she dared not lash out in front of everyone. She quickly realized she couldn’t count on Thomas or Carter to help her.

Turning instead to the most pliable person present, she fixed her gaze on Theo. “Theo, would you like me to come along with you too? I know a bit about shooting. Shall we have a little match?”

Theo had recently been practicing marksmanship. At her words, his eyes lit up.

“Okay!”

a faint glance but said nothing. With so many people going, one more hardly made a difference. On the contrary, it gave her the perfect chance to observe how

grand fashion to the

and Thomas

Julliard rode with Carter.

and Johanna

a moment, studying the vehicles, then

may I

to Sharon for approval.

Kelly’s eyes. How wonderful it would have been if Sharon had openly opposed her.

Thomas drove. Kelly and

the way, Kelly asked about Theo’s recent life, giving Sharon the chance to learn what her son

brightly. “She even teaches me shooting and archery. She’s amazing. She seems to know everything. And when I struggle with schoolwork,

looking after me. He found someone to prepare medicinal meals to

he paused, glancing at

nothing tastes as good as what you make, Mom.

of guilt. “Mom, I’m sorry. I was too thoughtless before. From now on, I’ll

before. No longer did he take her love for granted.