Side Chick Era Over (Sharon and Carter) novel Chapter 343

Chapter 343

Chapter 343

Ever since learning that Sharon was skilled at the violin, Matty had made it a routine to spend time in the music room every day, quietly practicing.

Just then, Theo suddenly appeared in front of him.

“Yesterday… you broke my cup on purpose, didn’t you?”

The music room was empty. No teachers. No other kids. Matty saw no reason to pretend.

He set his bow down and nodded. “Yeah. I did it on purpose.”

Theo glared at him. “You act so sweet, so well-behaved… Does my mom know you’re faking it? What do you think she’d do if she found out you’re nothing but an act?”

Matty calmly placed the violin on the table. “Then I’ll just make sure Sharon doesn’t ever find out.”

A cold, mocking smile tugged at the corner of Theo’s lips.

“My teacher taught me something. If you don’t want people to know, then don’t do it in the first place. The things you’ve done… Mom’s going to find out sooner or later.”

Matty suddenly stood, his eyes locking onto Theo’s.

“Bad things?” His tone was even. “I’ve never hurt anyone. What gives you the right to say I’ve done something bad?”

Theo jabbed a finger at him, his voice shaking with anger. “You smashed the birthday gift I worked so hard to make for Mom. You don’t think that’s bad? Do you have any idea how much effort I put into it? Do you have any clue how much she was looking forward to it?”

Matty’s face didn’t change. “Birthday gift? Sharon’s birthday has been over for a while now. When she needed it most, you didn’t give it to her. Now it’s pointless.”

Theo’s voice rose, full of fury. “It’s not your call to say whether it’s needed or not!”

A trace of disdain, far too mature for his young face, flickered in Matty’s eyes.

“Theo… Do you really believe that just because you soften a little, lower your head, she’ll forgive you unconditionally? That she’ll just keep loving you, no matter what?

“You think she actually cares about your birthday gift? Or your dad’s? No. All she’s ever wanted… is sincerity. (1

“If you really cared about her-really-you could give her a single button, and she’d treasure it like gold. But what did you do?” Matty’s tone sharpened. “On her birthday, you took the gift that should’ve been hers… and gave it to Kelly instead. That alone says everything. In your heart… Kelly matters more than your own mom.”

Matty paused awhile, then continued, “You think Sharon didn’t know I smashed that cup on purpose? Of course, she knew. She just didn’t say anything

“You think she actually wanted that cup? If she did, she would’ve taken it the moment you handed it to her. But she didn’t. It’s because she didn’t want it.”

Theo shook his head, refusing to accept it. “No… No. I don’t believe that. Mom would never… She wouldn’t not want my gift. She’s always loved my birthday gifts!”

Matty didn’t flinch. “You took the cup that you gave to Kelly… and tried to pass it off as a gift to your mom. To Sharon, that cup was nothing but a reminder that she’ll always come second to Kelly. That the things others don’t want… are all she gets.

“Did you even bother looking closely at that cup? Your precious Kelly had it engraved with her own name. Her own personal

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mark. What do you think Sharon would feel, seeing that cup every day?

“But you’re her son. What choice does she have? Other than swallowing it. Other than enduring it.

“So…. since she couldn’t throw it away herself, I did it for her.”

Theo trembled, his eyes blazing. “Liar! I don’t believe it! Kelly wouldn’t do that. And Mom… Mom would never not want my gift!