I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Lauren spoke first . " Rhea , you're finally here . You were really too impulsive . Women shouldn't hold such heavy grudges . Fortunately , Peter isn't badly hurt . He's just mad and needs a simple apology . You can still be friends after this . " Zoe , Lauren's friend , chimed in , " Exactly . Peter only said one bad word about you , and you caused him such trouble ? What kind of friend does that ? " Carter stood there, staring at Rhea with calm eyes , seemingly expecting an apology . But after three quiet minutes , she didn't say a single word . Just then , Rhea's phone rang.

It was Gabriel calling . She answered it , saying , " Hello ? " " Ms. Ravelle , we're waiting for you at the hospital entrance , " Gabriel said politely . Rhea smirked slightly . " I'm already in the ward . " " Got it ! We'll come up right away ! " After ending the call , she surprisingly took a seat on the couch , still silent . Everyone's expressions shifted between confusion and anger . Was this really the attitude of someone apologizing ? After another two minutes , Peter gritted his teeth . " If you don't want to apologize , I won't force you . But you're not really welcome here .

" Zoe crossed her arms . She wasn't even looking at Rhea as she said , " If it weren't for you , Peter wouldn't have been hurt . " Lauren stepped forward . " Rhea , just apologize , okay ? Carter's in a tough spot . After all , they grew up together . You should show some grace as his wife . " Voices and accusations tumbled over each other . Suddenly , the ward door opened . Helen immediately spoke up . " Ms. Thayer , this is our family matter . Please don't interfere . " Caught off guard by the sudden reproach , Lauren didn't know how to respond . " Mrs. Henderson , I ...

" Gabriel and Helen walked over to Rhea . " Ms. Ravelle , thank you for visiting Peter so late at night . But he really doesn't deserve it . Please don't let him upset you . " Peter didn't deserve it ? " Dad , Mom , what are you- " Peter was stunned . Chapter 127 +25 BONUS Gabriel scolded , " Shut up ! You caused all this trouble , still won't learn , and let others run their mouths here ! " His gaze swept over Lauren , making her feel embarrassed and confused . She had no idea what was going on or why Gabriel and Helen were being so polite to Rhea . .

Rhea sat calmly , a faint smile playing on her lips . " They wanted me to apologize , so I came . " " No need to apologize ! No need ! You're not in the wrong . Peter was the one speaking badly behind your back , " Helen said humbly . Carter frowned . " Mr. and Mrs. Henderson , what are you doing ? Rhea acted impulsively , and I should have guided her better . You don't need to do this . " Gabriel took a breath . Noticing how closely Carter and Lauren were standing together , he said , Carter , since you have a family , you should know your boundaries .

Peter insulted your wife , and that's our fault . " He was partly saying that for Rhea , hoping that she would cool her anger and convince the powerful people behind her to let the Henderson family off the hook . Rhea looked at Carter and smiled . " So , Mr. Jamison , do you have anything else to say ? " Carter gritted his teeth . He couldn't stand seeing her act so arrogantly . " Mr. and Mrs. Henderson , I'll handle the factory issue . You don't need to apologize to her . I can tell right from wrong , " Carter said . Still smiling , Rhea got up to her feet and said , "Alright , then .

It's late . I'll leave first . " " Ms. Ravelle , wait ! " Gabriel wanted to kick Carter out so badly . He hurriedly ordered Peter , Apologize to Ms. Ravelle now ! " Peter was shocked . " Why should I ? " " You spoke behind her back . That's wrong ! " Helen scolded . 11 Chapter 128 +25 BONUS Chapter 128