Side Chick Era Over (Sharon and Carter) novel Chapter 344

Chapter 344

Despite what Theo said, a flicker of panic flashed in his eyes.

His mind darted back to the moment when he’d tried to give the cup to his mom. She hadn’t taken it–not right away. In fact, it had been Matty who finally reached out and accepted it on her behalf.

If this were before, Mom would’ve taken the gift immediately. She would’ve pulled him into her arms, smiling, eyes soft, full of

affection.

Matty’s voice was calm. “Kelly’s violin… and even her purse… they all have this same mark. I’ve heard her tell Nate-that’s her personal logo.”

“You’re lying!” Theo snapped, glaring at him. “Kelly isn’t like that!”

Matty shot back, “Oh? If Kelly isn’t like that… then what? You think Sharon is?”

Matty knew very well-Sharon still cared about Theo. After all, no matter what, he was her own child, the one she carried for nine months. How could she not care?

If Sharon truly didn’t care, she never would’ve let him back into her life.

And because Matty knew she still cared, he hadn’t gone out of his way to smash the cup just to spite her. No. It was because he knew she didn’t want it.

Who would want a gift that had already been given to someone else?

Matty’s tone turned colder. “Theo… you can’t be greedy. You have to pick. Sharon… or your precious Kelly. You can’t have both.”

For a brief moment, confusion clouded Theo’s face. He stood there, torn, tangled up in emotions too big for his small body. But soon enough, anger pushed everything else aside.

“You… You’re just a rotten kid! All you do is stir up trouble!” he shouted. “I don’t believe a word you say!”

Matty didn’t flinch. “Then fine. You can just stand there and watch while I steal your mom away.”

Panic surged in Theo’s chest. His hands clenched, but his pride wouldn’t let him back down.

“Hmph! Go ahead! You can have that embarrassing mom! I don’t want her anyway! Just remember-you didn’t steal her from me. I threw her away! And don’t come crying to me later when you’re the one who’s ashamed and come begging for Kelly because Kelly’s better in every way!”

The words tumbled out, wild and messy. Even he wasn’t sure what he was saying anymore.

He’d never imagined… that he’d have to choose between Kelly and Mom. The thought felt like being asked to pick between Mom and Dad.

Why couldn’t both exist?

Was Grandma right after all? Did Mom hate Kelly just because she was jealous? Because Kelly was better than her?

Theo’s little brain couldn’t sort through something this complicated. But his instincts told him one thing-run.

When he couldn’t find an answer, he did the only thing he knew. He turned and bolted.

But Matty’s voice rang out, clear and sharp. “Theo Biggs.”

His feet stopped.

For a second, the world seemed to tilt. Matty had always called him Theo, always with that polite, gentle tone. Never by his full

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Chapter 344

name.

It felt… strange. Off.

Slowly, Theo turned back.

Matty stood there, staring right at him with a dark and cold gaze Theo had never seen before.

Matty said, “I won’t let anyone bully Sharon. Not even you. Not even if you’re her son.”

His eyes were pitch-black, devoid of light-like a wolf pup, small but fierce.

All this time, Theo had looked down on him. Sure, Matty liked to play the pitiful one, to act weak and helpless. Theo had always thought it was pathetic… beneath him.

He’d never realized that every time Matty took a hit, it was a hit he chose to take.

But Matty’s pride-his upbringing-wouldn’t let him grovel or stoop. That’s why Theo had never seen this side of him.

Until now.

And now, face to face with that steady, unflinching stare, Theo felt something tighten in his chest.

His feet shuffled back.

For the first time, a creeping sense of unease clawed up his spine.

This brat… wasn’t what he thought he was.

Matty wasn’t just someone who played the victim.

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