I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 137 Rhea curved her lips in a charming smile and remarked , " A phone call can't compare to a meeting in person . " " That's true ," Liora replied . Then , she suddenly looked at Hazel and urged , " Quick , take her pulse . If she really is pregnant , she'll need someone to attend to her . The Donovans won't tolerate any accidents . " Lauren gritted her teeth and extended her hand . Hazel felt her pulse . In just three seconds , she said , " You're not pregnant . You're just experiencing some menstrual irregularity , which can easily mimic the signs of pregnancy .

" Liora picked up an orange from the fruit platter . " Since you're already checking , you should also give her some advice on how to regulate it . " Lauren tried to pull her hand back , but Hazel held it firmly . She was indeed experienced . Hazel said , ' Your menstrual irregularity is related to your lifestyle . All your organs are a bit weak . " Lauren struggled harder , her face flushing with discomfort . Hazel added , " You had too many abortions . " The words drew every nearby woman's gaze to Lauren . She froze , unable to think for a moment . " You shouldn't have any more abortions .

It may affect your ability to conceive . You must've given birth before- " " Dr. McGuire ! " Lauren interrupted forcefully . " Thank you very much . " Hazel blinked in confusion . " Alright . Take care of yourself . " Liora's eyes glimmered with amusement as she swept over a few women nearby . Catching Liora's gaze , one of them suddenly said , " Miss , we haven't seen you before . Who is your husband or father ? " Lauren's father had passed away , and she was unmarried . There was no way for her to answer . Liora asked Rhea , " Rhea , do you know her ? " Rhea's cold gaze cut across Lauren .

" I do . She's Lauren Thayer , the eldest daughter of the Thayer family in Colburn . " " The bankrupt Thayer family ? " The woman who spoke earlier was surprised . " A distant relative of mine in Colburn mentioned it . 11 1/2 Chapter 137 +25 BONUS After the Thayers went bankrupt , the husband and wife passed away , and the only daughter supposedly had kids out of wedlock and then disappeared . Could that ... be you ? " She had kids out of wedlock and then disappeared ? The female guests openly expressed disdain and contempt . Lauren's face visibly paled .

Kylie Donovan , the youngest daughter of the Donovan family , spoke up to deny it . " It can't be her . Our family has no connection with the Thayers , so she wouldn't have been invited . How did you get in ? " Lauren dug her fingers into her palm . A sharp sting ran through her hand . She couldn't answer that question . If she said she came with Carter , it would indirectly confirm she was the Ms. Thayer the woman mentioned - someone who had abandoned her husband and kids . If she didn't answer , she would look like she had sneaked in . Either way , she was in a humiliating position .

" Oh , I almost forgot , " Liora said , as if she suddenly remembered . " Rhea was the one who gave her the invitation . " Rhea gave it to her ? That meant the Donovan family didn't know her at all . Liora smiled . " Ms. Thayer here has a close connection with Mr. Jamison from Colburn , so she came along . " Indeed , she had come along shamelessly . Some of the women closer to Lauren whispered among themselves . " So she just tagged along ? I heard that Mr. Jamison has a very virtuous wife . How could she ... " " Let's sit over there .

If my mother - in - law finds out I've been in contact with someone like this , she'd say I have no self - respect . " In an instant , a dozen women moved toward Rhea's side . 1 Lauren stood alone , barely able to keep her balance . She turned to leave in search of Carter . But Liora , acting on George's instructions , would not let her slip away so easily .