I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 122 Even Aiden , Lauren's closest friend , was siding with Rhea . Tears streamed down Lauren's face as she said , " I really have nothing left . " After saying that , she left on her own , not letting Aiden accompany her . +25 BONUS Lauren arrived at the Henderson residence - Peter's house . " Lauren ? " Peter's mother , Helen Vance , poured Lauren some tea . " Why didn't you let us know you were back in Colburn ? Where are you staying now ? Do you need any help ? " It was truly a pity that the Jamison and Thayer families had fallen into decline .

They had been close friends and felt the loss deeply . " I'm doing fine , Mrs. Henderson . Carter arranged a place for me to stay , and I can see the kids occasionally . I'm already happy with that . " Helen was taken aback . " Carter arranged a place for you ? " " Yes , he was worried that I'd have nowhere to go . " " I see . " Helen stood up . " Peter , stay and chat with Lauren for a bit . I'll have the kitchen prepare lunch . Lauren , stay for lunch , okay ? " Lauren smiled softly . " Thank you , Mrs. Henderson . " After Helen left , Peter took a seat and asked , " What brings you here ?

Where's Carter ? " Lauren bit her lip slightly . " He took the kids to see Rhea . It's family day today . I had some free time , so I came to visit your parents . " " Carter went to see Rhea ? " Peter frowned . " Doesn't he know what matters more ? " " Of course he does . Rhea is his wife . I'm just his ex . Don't say that . " Peter disagreed . " That's nonsense ! Without you , would he have such a beautiful family ? Did those adorable kids just appear out of thin air ? " Lauren lowered her head and remained silent . " You're just too soft , " Peter said .

" Carter was always meant to be yours . The kids are yours , too . You're the rightful Mrs. Jamison ! Wait here . I'll call him back to be with you later . " 1/3 Chapter 122 +25 BONUS During lunch , Lauren busied herself helping Helen , earning repeated praise . By the afternoon , Lauren was asked to rest in a guest room . Meanwhile , Helen took Peter aside , and her smile completely vanished . " What's wrong , Mom ? " Helen whispered a warning , " Stop trying to push Lauren and Carter together , understand ? " " Mom , what are you talking about ? It's only natural for her to be with him .

" " Don't you know that he's married ? " Helen's eyes glinted with anger . " Just don't do anything . " " So what if he's married ? Rhea doesn't deserve Carter . She's enjoying Lauren's accomplishments ! She's unworthy of it ! " Peter argued . Helen retorted , " Your father's first love came back to him once . Are you saying I should've stepped aside ? " Peter was speechless for a moment . " T - That's different ! " " Anyway , I'm warning you, don't meddle in other people's family affairs , or you'll get yourself in trouble . And think a little before acting . Don't let anyone use you .

One more slip - up , and you'll be cut off from your allowance ! " Helen gave him a sharp glare before leaving . Peter was utterly exasperated . Used by whom ? He couldn't think of anyone . At that moment , Lauren emerged from the guest room and groaned , " Peter , my stomach hurts so badly ... " Peter panicked . " What ? I'll take you to the hospital ! " At the hospital , Peter and Lauren completed their registration and waited in the emergency line . Lauren's pain didn't seem fake . Peter fumbled with his phone and said , " I'll call Carter . " " Don't ... He's with Rhea .

" " Rhea's nothing ! " At that moment , a man in his 50s with a commanding presence was passing through the corridor . He heard Peter and suddenly turned toward him . 2/3 Chapter 122 +25 BONUS Beside him , a man in a tailored suit asked cautiously , " What's wrong , Commander Ravelle ? " Today's Bonus Offer