NovelEnglishLoving Mom 162
Chapter 162
“Or,” Carter offered, “I can postpone the performance and have someone bring you a new dress.”
Sharon's expression was frosted over. “The dress I'm wearing was designed to match Matty’s outfit. Carter,
there's still a performance ahead. For now, | won't go after Kelly for sabotaging me. I'll deal with her after the
showcase.”
A shadow crossed Carter's face, something cold flickering behind his eyes. He looked like he wanted to speak-but
bit it back, forcing his voice to stay steady.
“I'll pay you ten times what the dress cost.”
Sharon let out a bitter laugh. “So that’s where we are now? You think I've sunk so low that | need you to throw
money atto make this right?”
His gaze hardened. “Then nyour price.”
She glanced around. Too many eyes were on her. If she actually gave him a number, she knew exactly what kind
of story Nate and the rest of the Biggs family would spin out of it. She hadn't said a single word yet, but she
could already feel their eyes, the judgment, the shift in the atmosphere.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe didn’t care what they thought of her. But she did care about Matty.
If the rumors started flying, it wouldn't just hurt her-it would follow Matty too. His place in kindergarten, his
friendships, his peace of mind... all of it could be dragged through the mud.
Her lips curled into a cold smile. “Carter, you're my husband. Not standing up foris one thing-but standing
here in front of everyone, askingto nmy price? What is that supposed to mean? That I'm just sgold-
digger to you?”
His eyes flickered. “That's not what | meant. I'm just trying to fix this.”
They shouldn't have been airing family in public, but Sharon had already ripped off the polite mask. There
was no point pretending now.
“If you really want to solve the problem,” she said, voice sharp as glass, “then why not send a new dress to Kelly
instead of me?”
Carter met her gaze, calm but firm. “Your dress is already ruined. Even if you wear Kelly's, it might not fit. And if
that happens, we both lose-and Theo's performance takes a hit, too.”
Sharon's voice dropped, cold and clear. “Letmake this perfectly clear, Carter. If anyone's performance is
affected, it won't be because of me. It'll be because of Kelly.”
“I know,” Carter said quietly. “But this showcase means a lot to Theo. He's your son. Are you really willing to hold
your ground over pride and refuse to budge, even just a little? After the showcase, ask for any compensation you
want.”
Theo stood nearby, his face tight with stress, his fists clenched at his sides.
Then, a low chuckle rolled through the crowd, smooth and mocking.
“Carter,” cXavier's voice. “Don’t guilt Sharon into backing down by using her role as a mother. The
showcase matters to your son Theo-what, it doesn’t matter to my son Matty? And about your generous talk of
compensation...”
He smiled arrogantly.
“I'm Xavier Cooper. You think | need your tenfold payout? Or whatever kind of ‘compensation’ you're offering?”
Nate scoffed, sneering. “If you actually cared about this showcase, you wouldn't have picked Sharon to perform
with your son. Honestly, when you brought her in, | thought you'd already given up.”
Matty stepped forward, chin lifted. “You're not allowed to talk about Sharon like that! Sharon is awesome!”
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Wendy arched a brow, voice laced with poison. “A phony like her thinks she can measure up to Sharon? What a
joke. Where's your shame?”
Nate exploded. “Unbelievable! I've met liars before, but none this shameless! Kelly graduated from Bell
University, and you're seriously saying she’s worse than shousewife?!”
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