Xavier pulled his gaze back , his voice quiet . " No. I just didn't expect you to care so much about Matty . " Sharon offered a faint smile . " I imagine if you offered anyone else hundred and fifty thousand a month to take care of him , they'd put in the effort . " Wendy chimed in from the side , her eyes gleaming . " Exactly . Forget a hundred and fifty thousand - if you offered me fifteen thousand , I'd treat Matty like royalty . " Xavier let out a soft laugh , the corners of his eyes crinkling . His peach - blossom eyes shimmered with quiet amusement . " All right then . I'll have someone send you all of Matty's information shortly . Before I go , there are a few things I'd like to tell him , " he said , glancing at Matty . Catching the cue , Sharon nodded . " I'll wait downstairs with Wendy . " She left the room with Wendy , gently pulling the door closed behind her . As soon as she was gone , Xavier raised an eyebrow . " You're sure it's her ? " Gone was Matty's lethargy . He straightened up . " Yeah . It's her . I want her to be my mom . " Xavier rubbed his chin thoughtfully . " If it were any other woman , could just throw some money her way - even if she had a husband or a kid , it wouldn't be a big deal . But this one ... she's Carter Biggs's wife . Not exactly someone you can just take . " " I don't care , " Matty said , stubbornly . " I want her to be my mom . " Well , timing is everything ." Xavier smiled faintly . " Six months ago , that would've been impossible . But now ... it might just work . " " In the past half - year , Carter's antics for his little lover have made plenty of headlines . And somehow , both father and son seem to have the same taste - her kid even likes that woman too . " He looked down at Matty . " And now Sharon's moved out , living alone ... The opportunity's there . It's up to you to take it . " There wasn't a trace of childish innocence on Matty's face . He nodded , serious and determined . " I'll do my best to win her over . " " That's the spirit . " Xavier ruffled his hair , lips curling in a slight smile . " If you want something , you've got to fight for it . Even if it means using a few tricks . " He paused , then asked , " So ? What is it about her that you like ? " Not long ago , Matty had transferred to an elite kindergarten . Just days in , he came home saying he'd met someone - someone he wanted to be his mother . Xavier assumed it was a woman with ulterior motives , someone deliberately cozying up to his son . But after a little digging , he found out it was Carter's wife . She didn't appear much in public . A full - time housewife , rarely photographed . There weren't even pictures of her online . Everyone knew Carter had married in secret , but no one knew who his wife actually was . Lately , though , Carter's name had been all over the news - linked to another woman . The media buzzed with speculation that his secret wife might actually be Kelly . " I watched her for a few days , " Matty said . " She looked at her kid with such gentle eyes . Not like the other moms . I think ... that's how a mom should look . " Night had fallen by the time Wendy dropped Sharon off at her apartment . Matty was fast asleep in the back seat . Once the car was parked , Wendy turned to watch Sharon carefully lift him out of the car . 1/2 Chapter 20 +25 BONUS " Sharon , are you really going to take care of this kid ? I mean , the money's good , but ... his dad doesn't seem like someone easy to deal with . It anything happened to the boy , he wouldn't let it slide . Sharon's expression remained calm . " I know . " " Then why still say yes ? " Now that the money - induced daze had worn off , Wendy was starting to see the bigger picture . Sure , if everything went smoothly , it'd be fine . But if something went wrong ... Sharon would be the one paying the price . Sharon let out a quiet sigh . " To be honest , Wendy ... I just needed something to keep myself busy . " Chapter 21 +25 BONUS Chapter 21 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!