Lahat ng Kabanata ng Side Chick Era… Over: Kabanata 341 - Kabanata 350

"My father was furious with the fisherwoman's constant interference. Whatever lingering gratitude he had for her… little by little, it all faded."Sharon continued, "But right when things were at their worst between him and my mother, because of the fisherwoman, the fisherwoman showed up at our house. My mother threw her out. She tried calling my father, but my mother refused to let the call go through. None of us expected… she'd die in an accident. Just like that."The fisherwoman's sudden death… maybe it triggered something in my father. Maybe it resurrected only the good memories of her. In the end, he blamed my mother for her death. "He insisted on adopting the fisherwoman's daughter and demanded that my mother take her in, raise her like her own, as if she were truly part of our family."Of course, my mother refused. She was ready to leave it all behind… but before she could, my father found out. He locked her up. Kept her prisoner."Sharon's gaze drifted downward, her finge

Ever since learning that Sharon was skilled at the violin, Matty had made it a routine to spend time in the music room every day, quietly practicing.Just then, Theo suddenly appeared in front of him."Yesterday… you broke my cup on purpose, didn't you?"The music room was empty. No teachers. No other kids. Matty saw no reason to pretend.He set his bow down and nodded. "Yeah. I did it on purpose."Theo glared at him. "You act so sweet, so well-behaved… Does my mom know you're faking it? What do you think she'd do if she found out you're nothing but an act?"Matty calmly placed the violin on the table. "Then I'll just make sure Sharon doesn't ever find out."A cold, mocking smile tugged at the corner of Theo's lips."My teacher taught me something. If you don't want people to know, then don't do it in the first place. The things you've done… Mom's going to find out sooner or later."Matty suddenly stood, his eyes locking onto Theo's."Bad things?" His tone was even. "I've nev

"You… You're ridiculous!" Theo yelled, his voice shaky with a guilt he couldn't quite place. Then he turned and bolted.…Nate was released from jail soon after, thanks to Kelly pulling the strings.The day he walked out, only Kelly was there to meet him. Her face was dark, shadowed with unease.Carter had refused to help. In the end, she'd had no choice but to turn to… that man again.She hadn't wanted to. Every time she dealt with that man, a cold dread knotted deep in her bones. He was terrifying—so terrifying that sometimes, she suspected he wasn't even sane.Her gaze dropped to the earring resting in her palm. Her hands trembled.If… If that man ever found out that the person he was searching for… wasn't her… she was done for. She would be utterly ruined.His methods were cruel beyond imagination. Right now, she was dancing with the devil—and she knew it.She had to marry Carter quickly.If that madman ever found the real owner of the other earring… if he figured out tha

Matty was the future heir of the Cooper family. If he couldn't even handle conflicts with a few kids, then maybe he wasn't fit to be an heir at all.This was exactly why Xavier had never once stepped in—not even when he saw Matty come home bruised because of Theo.His way of raising Matty had its upsides and downsides. As far as grooming an heir went, it worked. But emotionally… it was cold. Far too cold.Hearing Sharon worry about whether Matty was being bullied, Xavier couldn't help but chuckle amusedly."Sharon," he said, "it's always Matty bullying other people. No one's capable of bullying him. That little brat's got plenty of fight in him."The truth was, Matty had a kind of innate coldness to him. He cared deeply—but only about the people and things that truly mattered to him. For everything else, he showed an indifference that felt far too detached for someone his age.It wasn't like he was a child at all.Thinking back to the environment Matty had grown up in, Xavier co

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.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 playin