Side Chick Era Over (Sharon and Carter) novel Chapter 349

Chapter 349

Renee couldn’t hold it in anymore. She broke down, crying loudly.

Nate had been sure that a little kid like Matty wouldn’t be able to handle being bullied and isolated for long. A few days, tops, before the pressure would force him to distance himself from Sharon. (2)

But to his surprise, Matty seemed completely unfazed by the cold shoulders and sidelong glances. He went about his day as usual -eating when he should, drinking when he should, studying just as seriously as ever, still scoring at the top of the class.

Theo didn’t fully understand what had happened-why the entire kindergarten suddenly decided not to talk to Matty overnight.

But watching Matty walk around like nothing had changed… it was disappointing.

He’d been hoping to see that “bad kid” squirm. Maybe cry a little. Maybe finally show some fear.

Instead, all it did was make Theo more confused.

What kind of kid was this?

He couldn’t help but ask, “Hey, bad kid. Doesn’t it bother you? Everyone ignoring you, not playing with you. Aren’t you sad? Don’t you feel bad?”

Matty was packing up his books, getting ready to head home. Without even looking up, he answered flatly, “No. I came here to learn, not to make friends.” 1

Then he slung his backpack over his shoulders and walked out of the classroom.

Theo followed him, refusing to give up. “Quit pretending! You must be scared. You must be sad.”

Matty stopped, turned around, and looked him dead in the eyes.

“If they don’t want to talk to me, fine. It’s not like they mean anything to me. Why would I feel bad over people I don’t care about?” His voice was strangely mature.

“To be honest… it’s better this way. At least no one’s hanging around me, bothering me with questions or pointless chatter. I don’t have to waste energy being polite. You have no idea how exhausting that is.”

There was no one else around. Matty didn’t even bother pretending anymore.

“You know what, Theo?” he added, voice light but sharp. “I should thank you. You actually did me a favor. Things are a lot better

now. I can focus on the things I actually care about. No more distractions.”

Theo blinked, startled. “Thank… me? What’s this got to do with me?”

Matty tilted his head slightly, eyes glinting with something between amusement and mockery. “You say I’m the one pretending …but aren’t you doing the same thing?”

Theo frowned, completely confused. “Pretending what?”

Matty said, “It was your dad, wasn’t it? He’s the one who told all the teachers and kids to stop talking to me.”

“You’re lying!” Theo snapped. “I never told my dad to do that!”

Sure, he liked watching Matty get left out. But he’d never asked his dad to step in. He never wanted the grown-ups getting

involved in kid stuff.

“Believe what you want.” Matty’s voice was casual. “But the whole kindergarten knows. Ask any teacher if you don’t believe me.

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“Fine. I will!” Theo huffed, puffing his chest like a challenge.

That afternoon, Matty stayed a little longer in the classroom, finishing some extra work. Theo had purposely waited for him. By the time the two walked out of the kindergarten, most of the kids were already gone.

“Hey! Isn’t that Theo?” A voice called out.

Three big boys stepped out of the shadow near the gate, blocking their path.

“Well, well. It really is you. So this is where you transferred to.”

The boy in front looked no older than six, but his body was round and bulky from a steady diet of candy and fried food. He looked more like he was eight or nine.

The moment Theo saw them, his face went pale.

These were the same kids who used to bully him the worst back at his old kindergarten.

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