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

He left promptly.

Thomas was gone, Carter finally

“Theo.”

looked up, surprised. “Dad, you’re

gaze fell on the shopping bags Sharon

keeping out of his

“No need. Thank you,”

watched her. “Your hands are for playing the violin. Try not to lift heavy

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for five years,” Sharon said lightly. “Lifting hasn’t harmed my hands. They’re not so fragile that carrying something

help Kelly with her

don’t worry. I can help Mom carry

for one of the handles without inviting his father to join him upstairs. Even at his age, he could

Carter fell silent.

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

Carter summoned Nate over.

his position as heir, Nate had sunk deeper into idleness and indulgence,