I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 123 +25 BONUS Arthur Ravelle withdrew his gaze . His authoritative features radiated dominance . He did a double- take when he heard the name Rhea , as it was the same name as his precious niece . As a commander , Arthur's instincts were sharp . He instructed , " Do a background check on those two . The man in the suit glanced over at Lauren and Peter . " Yes , sir . " Anyone who drew Arthur's attention must be trouble . Arthur entered a high - end ward in the inpatient department . " Mr. Snider Senior , what brings you to a hospital in Colburn ? " he asked .

George's grandfather , Bryan Snider , looked lively and spirited , showing no signs of illness . " I just needed some peace . My daughter - in - law keeps pestering me to set George up . She's just too noisy ! " Bryan wasn't sick at all . He had just come to the hospital to escape the chaos . Arthur took a seat and smiled . " George is 29 now , right ? It's time to get married . " Bryan waved him off . " I don't support that whole idea about marrying once one reaches a certain age . Happiness is something you have to fight for yourself . Forcing it won't work !

" But he couldn't stop his daughter - in - law's plans , so he had no choice but to sneak out . " Mr. Ravelle ? " Outside the room , George had just arrived . When Arthur saw the tall , impressive young man , his eyes were full of approval . He believed that such an outstanding son - in - law would be perfect for the Ravelle family . Alas , the Ravelle family's only daughter ... " Hi , George , " Arthur said . George had just learned that Bryan had slipped away to Colburn this morning , so he hurried over to check . Arthur's schedule was busy , so he didn't linger .

He was here with his Colburn unit and had only a brief chance to visit . " I'll see you out , Mr. Ravelle , " George offered . 1/3 +25 BONUS Chapter 123 " No need . Stay with your grandpa . " Arthur then bade his farewell . As he exited the hospital and got into his car , his subordinate approached . " Commander Ravelle , here's the information on those two . " Arthur opened the file . The man named Peter on the first page had a rather ordinary background , but .the woman named Lauren was somewhat unusual . His subordinate explained , " I carefully reviewed this .

This woman has no history of cancer , yet she was later registered in the oncology department . Also ... " He had heard bits and pieces about what was going on in Arthur's family . " Also , what ? " Arthur's expression turned grave . " She's the birth mother of the two children Ms. Ravelle raised . Recently , Ms. Ravelle and her husband have been at odds , largely because of this woman . " His subordinate didn't hide anything . After saying that , he recounted the trivial things he had discovered concisely . Arthur's expression grew colder by the moment , and he immediately made a call .

" Uncle Arthur ? " Nathan answered . Arthur's tone was calm , yet his anger was palpable . " Your parents won't handle Rhea's situation , and you aren't stepping in as well ? Aren't you her brother ? Do you know what she's going through ? Are you dead ?" The Ravelle family thrived with many male descendants , but Rhea was the only woman . Naturally , she had been pampered from a young age . Arthur , in particular , cherished Rhea deeply . When she insisted on marrying Carter back then , he was more furious than Liam . " You know about it ? " Nathan was surprised .

" So you knew and did nothing ? " Nathan replied , " I did intervene . Rhea's preparing for a divorce . She has to handle this herself . If I force it , it might backfire . " Arthur understood . " How can the daughter of the Ravelle family endure mistreatment from such a dishonorable woman ? " " Who ? " Arthur's fury finally erupted . " Lauren Thayer ! " 2/3 Chapter 123 After saying that , he hung up in anger . +25 BONUS That afternoon , while Lauren was undergoing her checkup , she intentionally sent Peter out to buy some food . Only when the results were ready did she reappear .

" Where did you go ? " Peter asked , having looked for her everywhere . " I went to the restroom to throw up . I felt terrible just now , " Lauren replied . Suddenly , Peter's phone rang . The call was coming from his father . Chapter 124