Semua Bab Side Chick Era… Over: Bab 1 - Bab 10

It was one in the morning.Sharon McKinzie found herself unable to sleep and started scrolling through her phone.She suddenly came across a new post on Kelly Walt's Instagram.[Thank you to Carter and little Theo for the lovely gifts. The cup was even handmade by Theo himself.]Sharon tapped on the photo.A necklace and a DIY mug appeared on her screen.Faintly, she could make out the words etched onto the cup: Happy Birthday, Mom.Her eyes drifted to the cold dishes still sitting on the dining table, untouched. The birthday cake, too, remained unlit.A faint, self-mocking smile tugged at the corners of her lips.She remembered seeing a news notification earlier that day.[Confirmed! The famously aloof figure from Amstern City, Carter Biggs, is secretly married—with a five-year-old son!]In the photo, a tall, handsome man and a slender, beautiful woman were walking hand in hand with a five-year-old boy through an amusement park.Kelly gently touched Theo's head, while Carte

When Wendy saw Carter and Kelly, her brows drew together instinctively, and a flicker of deep disgust surfaced in her eyes.Her voice was cold. "Shaluna is not for sale."Kelly's brow twitched ever so slightly, her gaze quickly shifting to the woman standing beside Wendy—Sharon.Compared to Kelly's delicate charm, the kind you'd find in a dainty porcelain figure, Sharon had a quiet grace, a poised elegance. Her face was a perfect oval, her features soft yet defined. Her eyes, limpid and calm, seemed to hold a ripple of water. She looked just like a classical beauty walking straight out of an ancient painting.The moment Kelly laid eyes on her, something flickered in her gaze.She walked quickly toward Sharon and stopped in front of her, her expression tinged with a pleading softness."Sharon," she said gently, "is this violin your friend's? Could you ask your friend to lend it to me for a little while? Back then, Carter and I met because of the violin. I was practicing in the gard

Sharon turned her head and saw Theo standing behind Carter. Though he was speaking to her, his gaze remained fixed on Kelly, worry written plainly across his face.Since forever, even the slightest sign of trouble from Kelly would send both Carter and Theo into a frenzy of concern.There was a time when the four of them went to a park together. No one could tell if it was a heatstroke or some sudden onset of illness, but Kelly suddenly looked as if she were about to collapse. Both Carter and Theo rushed toward her at once. In his panic, Carter even pushed Sharon to the ground. And yet, no one noticed.The cruelest part? Later, when Carter saw her injured and bandaged hand, he actually asked her how she'd gotten hurt.The memory shattered as Kelly's fragile voice broke into her thoughts. "Theo, I just lost my balance. It had nothing to do with your mother."Kelly shook her head at Theo, tears sliding down her cheeks in pitiful silence. "It's my body… it's just too weak…"Theo pou

Kelly froze. For a second, she wondered if she'd misheard."…What?"Theo repeated the question, his tone serious."Ms. Walt, are you a mistress?"She hadn't expected that—hadn't even come close.The word "mistress" was loaded, sharp, and deeply wounding—especially for a woman.Her expression went stiff, and for a long moment, she couldn't respond."Theo. Do you even know what you're saying? Where did all your manners go?" Carter's voice came low and cold, displeasure laced through every word.Snapping back to herself, Kelly quickly tried to smooth things over."Carter, don't be angry. He's just a child. He doesn't know any better."She paused, a trace of sorrow in her voice."I know… Sharon never liked me. But no matter how much she dislikes me, she shouldn't say things like that to Theo. Adults should keep children out of these matters. He's innocent. He's still so young…"The implication was clear—there was no way Theo could've come up with those words on his own unless someone had t

Sharon turned her head and saw a young man approaching with a few rowdy friends in tow. He walked with the kind of swagger that came from never being challenged—arrogant, untamed, and always playing to an audience.She recognized him instantly.Nate Hendricks. One of Carter's bros, and one of Kelly's many orbiters.From the very beginning of Sharon's relationship with Carter, Nate had looked down on her—mocking her at every turn, never missing a chance to sneer. After Kelly came back, he was the most eager to stir things up, practically acting as Kelly's personal messenger.If Kelly so much as sneezed, Nate would be the first to call Carter, urging him to rush over.He'd even told Sharon more than once that she should step aside and make room for Kelly.Now, he stood in front of her, a smirk tugging at his lips, eyes gleaming with ridicule."Well, well. Shouldn't a housewife be home learning how to be a good little full-time wife—how to keep her man from straying? What are you do