I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 121 +25 BONUS Chapter 121 Carter couldn't believe he had doubted Lauren's past suffering . He patted her shoulder and said , " I'm sorry . I shouldn't have made you recall the past . Did you make the doctor's appointment for tomorrow ? " " Yeah . " Lauren smiled faintly . The next day , Lauren arrived early at the Jamison residence . Just after 8:00 am , the two children excitedly ran out with their backpacks . The moment they saw Lauren , their smiles vanished , and they stood politely in place . " Good morning , " Arielle and Adrian greeted in unison . No extra words were spoken .

They were only six years old . This was the utmost politeness they could show to someone they truly disliked . Lauren adjusted her shoulder bag and bent slightly , smiling gently . " Good morning . You look so happy today . Are you going to see Rhea ? " " Yes . " At the mention of Rhea , the children's faces brightened slightly . Lauren pouted . " What a shame . I guess your dad can't go with you . He's taking me to the hospital for my checkup today . " Carter had already promised her he would . Arielle frowned and said , " No , Dad said he'll go with us . ' 11 Adrian nodded .

" Dad promised that he'll keep his word from now on . " Meeting their anxious eyes , Lauren straightened her back and glanced inside . Soon , Carter appeared . To her surprise , Aiden was there too . " Aiden ? When did you get here ? " Lauren asked , shocked . " I just got here , " Aiden replied . Carter explained , " Aiden works at the hospital . He knows the procedures well, so I asked him to accompany you for the appointment . I promised the kids we'd visit Rhea today . " 1/2 Chapter 121 Lauren froze . "But ... you promised you'd go with me to the hospital .

" +25 BONUS Adrian spoke bluntly . " You can go for a checkup anytime . The doctor isn't going anywhere . Why do you insist on having Dad go with you today ? " Indeed , couldn't she have changed her appointment to another time ? Aiden had asked the same thing when Carter requested his help . He didn't want to think his childhood friend had hidden intentions and simply tried to help as a friend . " Lauren , let's go . I'll drive you , " Aiden said . Lauren tucked a strand of hair behind her ear . " Maybe ... I'll skip it this time . You're right . I can go another time . There's no rush .

Since you're all going to see Rhea , let me come along . I can see what she needs and take some things to her . " Aiden frowned . He thought that Lauren had no sense of boundaries . She knew that Rhea resented her presence , so why did she insist on tagging along ? Did she really still have feelings for Carter and want him back ? If so , he thought that it would be completely inappropriate . Aiden said bluntly , " Let them have their family time . You haven't been back to Colburn in a long while . As a friend , I can do you a favor and call a few of our female classmates to keep you company .

' Arielle quickly tugged Carter's hand , eager to get going . " Dad , let's go ! Mom's waiting for us ! " Meanwhile , Adrian pushed from behind . " Come on , Dad ! " The car left quickly . Lauren stood frozen , unable to maintain her smile . She turned to Aiden and remarked , " Aiden , you seem to really like Rhea . " Aiden , not being a child , caught the change in her gaze and tone . It seemed that Lauren's gentleness was indeed insincere . Aiden didn't mince his words either . " Lauren , times have changed . They're doing well . Why make things difficult for yourself and for them ?

" Lauren lowered her eyes . " Yes , times have changed . We were once so close , but now everything belongs to someone else . " Her former fiance was with Rhea now , and her children only called Rhea " Mom " .