Chapter 67
Denise’s voice bristled with discontent again. “I’m sure Sharon thinks we can’t live without the medicine she brings. That’s why she’s playing hard to get.”
Carter stayed quiet for a moment before replying calmly, “I understand. I’ll make sure she brings the medicine soon.”
“Well, make it quick. Mom’s breaking apart.”
With his promise secured, Denise finally hung up.
After leaving Kelly’s hospital room, Sharon took Matty to get his wounds cleaned and medicated.
The cuts were already starting to scab over, signs of healing taking hold. But his skin was delicate, and the sight of his injuries still made her heart tighten.
Sharon moved gently as she applied the medicine. Every so often, she’d ask, “Does it hurt?”
Matty shook his head. “It doesn’t hurt anymore, Sharon. It’s just a small scratch.”
He paused before adding, “Theo didn’t mean it.”
Ever since learning that he was half a year younger than Theo, Matty had never held a grudge for how he’d been treated.
Sharon froze slightly, then looked at him. “You don’t blame him?”
Matty shook his head again. “He’s your son, right? I wouldn’t blame him. Besides, he wasn’t trying to hurt me. He was just scared that someone would take you away.”
A quiet bitterness curled in Sharon’s chest.
Yes. Theo hadn’t lashed out out of hatred. He was just afraid that someone might steal away his live-in nanny, the woman he treated like a personal belonging. Like a toy he’d grown used to-suddenly someone else wanted it, and that triggered his possessiveness.
Just then, Matty spoke again. “Sharon, don’t be angry with Theo. He was just tricked by that bad woman.”
Sharon blinked. “Bad woman?”
Matty nodded solemnly. “Yeah. That bad woman lying in the hospital bed.”
Sharon raised her brows slightly. “You don’t like her?”
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But Matty said, “She lied about you. That’s why I don’t like her.”
Thinking of the video, Sharon’s expression softened.
“Thank you,” she said. “You and your dad showed up just in time. If you hadn’t, they probably wouldn’t have let me off so easily.
Xavier dismissed it with a wave. “It was nothing.” Then his gaze landed on her with a touch of concern. “But it seems things are pretty bad between you and your husband and son. Are you sure this is the path you want?”
Sharon’s tone was light, but resolute. “You’ve seen how they treat me. It wouldn’t matter how kind I am to them, nothing would change. Besides, I’ve already decided to get a divorce.”
A slow, knowing smile tugged at Xavier’s lips. “Trying to win a divorce case against Carter Biggs won’t be easy. Want me to
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recommend a good lawyer?”
Sharon thought about it, then nodded. “Thank you, Xavier.”
Things had come to this-so much for an amicable ending.
But taking on the Biggs family in court wasn’t something she could do alone. Their influence ran deep. If she wanted to win, she’d need help.
Off to the side, Matty’s eyes lit up.
Perfect! Once Sharon divorced, she could finally be his mom.
The next day, around noon, just as Sharon was about to leave the house, her phone rang.
It was Carter.
She hesitated, not wanting to answer. But then again, he might be calling to discuss the divorce. So she picked up.
Before she could speak, his voice came through, “Mom’s headaches came back. Send her the medicine. Now.”
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