Chapter 147
Theo saw the solemn expression on Sharon’s face and felt a flicker of unease.
Beside him, Carter’s face darkened, sensing something off.
“Sharon, what are you trying to do?”
She didn’t answer him. Her gaze stayed fixed on Theo.
“I haven’t been home lately. You must’ve noticed. I’ve already packed up all my things. I won’t be coming back. I want you to know that I’m divorcing your father. You’ll be living with him from now on. He’ll have custody.”
Theo stood frozen. “Divorce?”
He was five. Old enough to understand what that word meant.
Sharon nodded. She was about to continue when Carter’s voice cut through coldly, his expression tight with anger.
“Sharon, do you have to say this in front of Theo?”
She let out a quiet laugh. “Why not? He has a right to know. Not long ago, your son was all about freedom, equality, and respect. Or have you forgotten? And when you made me apologize to Kelly, when you humiliated me, you didn’t seem all that concerned about how it would affect him.”
Carter’s face darkened further. “It’s one thing to come at me. But holding on to a child’s words like this-Sharon, Theo isn’t just anyone. He’s your son.”
Sharon let out a cold, mirthless laugh. “Other than the fact that I gave birth to him, I don’t see how he resembles my son in any way. Theo spends all day siding with outsiders, trying to please someone who doesn’t even belong here.”
Carter said flatly, “If you can’t win Theo’s affection, maybe the problem lies with you. Sharon, stop blaming the world for your own shortcomings. Maybe it’s time to look inward.”
She stared at him, eyes clear and unwavering. “Then tell me-your constant bias toward an outsider, running around for her day and night… Is that also because I failed to win your affection?”
His mouth opened slightly, but no words came out.
Sharon had been a model wife. Even after Kelly came back, she never gave him a reason to complain.
“I’ve explained it to you over and over,” Carter said at last. “Kelly and I… It’s not what you think. Why do you keep holding a grudge against someone who’s already dying?
“Back when my career was just starting to take off, when the company was at a turning point, my mother did everything she could to break us apart. She kidnapped Kelly, threatened her, and bribed her. To avoid becoming my weakness, she left, despite the pain.
“In the years she was overseas, she fell into depression. The prolonged stress eventually led to a terminal illness. I owe her. You know that. I can’t just walk away from her now.” 1
Sharon clapped softly. “What a heart-wrenching story.”
Then her tone shifted, sharp and cold. “But tell me, what does what you owe Kelly have to do with me? Why should I have to be the one to suffer for your twisted, disgusting affair?” (1
There was no softness in her voice anymore. She locked eyes with him, not blinking.
“Carter, let me make it very clear-this divorce, I’m not backing down.”
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He looked at her in silence, his eyes dark and unreadable. “You really want a divorce?”
She gave a short laugh. “What, you think this is some kind of ploy?”
“Isn’t it?”
Her eyelids lifted slightly. “Did Kelly give you that illusion too? Is that where you get this inflated sense of self-worth?”
His lips curled faintly. “If you truly wanted a divorce, you wouldn’t have said all this in front of Theo. You’re using him. You want him to hear it so he’ll try to stop us.”
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