Chapter 21 Wendy blinked . " Something to keep yourself busy ? " " Yeah . It's strange - I'm not used to having this much free time , " Sharon said with a faint , self - deprecating smile . " I need something to keep ine busy . And ... I need money . " She paused , then added , " Carter already froze my card . I still have some savings , but John is trying to start a studio , and we need funds for that . " " That bastard actually froze your card ? " Wendy couldn't hold back her anger . " All these years you gave so much to that family- he never even bought you flowers . But he sets off fireworks for Kelly ? He's spent more money on her than he ever has on you . " " It's great that I can take care of someone else's child and get paid for it . It's much better than taking care of Carter and Theo . I take care of them , and in return , I get my card frozen , " Sharon said calmly . Wendy , who hadn't married yet , suddenly found herself terrified at the thought . Sharon had married into a wealthy family , and even she had to deal with this . What if she ended up with an ordinary guy ? Would she have to earn money , take care of the house , raise the kids - all by herself ? And worst of all , still be blamed by both her husband and her child ? 1 As she was lost in thought , Sharon's voice floated back . " A woman needs to be financially independent if she wants real confidence - if she wants to stand tall . Otherwise ... even your own son might stop respecting you . " It struck a chord . Wendy nodded . " I'm out of work myself lately . If you need anything , just give me a call . " " Thanks , Wendy . " " Oh , come on . " Wendy waved her hand . " We're way past thank yous . " After saying goodbye to her , Sharon carried Matty back home . The next morning , she took Matty to school . As they stepped outside , a sleek black car was already waiting by the curb , drawing curious glances from neighbors . Noticing them come down , the driver quickly approached and gave a respectful nod . " Good morning , Sharon . I'm Matty's driver , Bernard . I'll be responsible for taking him to and from school . " Though he'd appeared at her doorstep without warning , Sharon didn't seem the least bit surprised . She smiled . " Thank you , Bernard . " Bernard opened the car door for them . " You're too kind , Sharon . " About twenty minutes into the ride , Sharon realized something - the streets looked familiar . It felt like they were headed toward ... the same kindergarten Theo attended . She finally spoke up . " Bernard , which kindergarten is Matty going to ? " Matty had only recently moved to Amstern City . The information Xavier had sent her last night hadn't mentioned Matty's school's name . Bernard replied with a smile , " It's Otelia Kindergarten , just up ahead . " 1/2 Chapter 21 +25 BONUS Her brow twitched slightly . That was where Theo went . Otelia Kindergarten was the best in all of Amstern City . Every student there came from old money or powerful families - just being rich or influential wasn't enough to get in . Sharon had guessed that Xavier wasn't an ordinary man . But she hadn't expected his background to run that deep . She personally walked Matty to the school gate , crouched down , and said softly , " If anything happens , call me , okay? Be nice to the other kids . I'll be here to pick you up after school . " Matty nodded and walked inside , glancing back three times with every step . Sharon froze for a moment . Theo had been the same when he first started kindergarten - reluctant to let go . But somewhere along the line , her careful reminders started getting brushed off with impatience instead of obedience . Just then , a surprised voice called out behind her . " Sharon , are you here to see Theo ? " She turned and saw Theo , Kelly ... and Carter . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!