Side Chick Era... Over

Chapter 741

“Working is great. You earn your own money, and no one can mock you, saying women just live off men,” the service lady added.

Theo thought of the medicinal dishes his mother had always made for him in the past and the special foods she prepared just for him.

“I’m sorry, Mommy,” he murmured softly.

Sharon shook her head gently. “It’s okay. Now that we’ve got all the vegetables, let’s go to the snack section and choose some of your favorite treats.

They moved on toward the snack aisle, with Carter trailing behind them.

For Carter, the experience was strangely novel. In the past, he had considered accompanying a woman shopping to be tedious and a waste of time. Now, instead of feeling bothered, he found himself wanting to help Sharon pick out the items.

After finishing their shopping, they left the supermarket.

Thomas saw them to the base of their apartment building. Sharon said, “Thomas, thanks for your help today. You should head back and rest early.”

She didn’t invite him upstairs to eat; she didn’t want to give Carter a chance to pester

her.

didn’t linger. “Alright, I’ll go then. If anything comes up, Sharon, you know you can

He left promptly.

was gone, Carter finally stepped in

“Theo.”

up, surprised. “Dad, you’re still

Sharon held.

keeping out of

“No need. Thank you,”

for playing the violin. Try not to lift

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my hands. They’re not so fragile that carrying

paused, a faint smile crossing her lips. “You should help Kelly with her bags instead. I

in beside her. “Dad, don’t worry.

reached for one of the handles without inviting his father to join him upstairs. Even at his age, he could sense that his mother’s mood dampened whenever his father

Carter fell silent.

the matter. For now, resolving Kelly’s situation had to take priority before he could

Carter summoned Nate over.

into idleness and indulgence, spending his days in drunken escapades with his disreputable friends,