I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 145 " Yeah . I heard that she's not leaving anymore . I've made plans with them . Shall we go ? " Lauren asked . " Sure . You- " Carter's driver , Glen Page , suddenly reminded him , " Mr. Jamison , Mr. Adrian and Ms. Arielle are already in Draventh . " Only then did Carter remember . " We'll have to reschedule . Let's meet them tomorrow . " Since the kids were in Draventh , he naturally wanted to spend time with them . Lauren protested , " But we already made plans . It wouldn't be polite to stand them up . Why not pick the kids up and go together ?

" Bringing the kids to meet their friends wasn't impossible . " Drive . Let's pick the kids up , " Carter ordered . Glen started the car and headed to the hotel where Adrian and Arielle were staying . 50 minutes later , the car held two children and Alisha . As evening approached , the sky remained bright . Arielle looked out the window . " Dad , this place is so much busier than Colburn . " " The place we're going later is even more bustling . You two can have all the fun you want , " Lauren said . Areille pressed her lips together , not answering . Rhea seemed to be in Draventh , too .

Arielle wondered if she could see her . Carter seemed to remember something and glanced at Lauren . " You drank today . Can your body ... " His gaze swept over her lower abdomen . Lauren hadn't checked whether she was pregnant . If she were , drinking would have been risky . Lauren's gaze wavered . " I should be fine . It's still early , I'll get checked in a few days . " Arielle and Adrian didn't fully understand , but Alisha seemed to catch some meaning . Carter felt conflicted . He never actually considered divorcing Rhea because of Lauren .

1/2 Chapter 145 +25 BONUS They had been apart for over six years , and so much had happened in that time . He could never forget Lauren's efforts , but feelings were another matter . While the love during his youth had been fiery and reckless , the six years he spent with Rhea had claimed just as much of his heart . If he reunited with Lauren just because of the children ... " Dad , what are you checking ? " Arielle asked , perceptive as ever . She noticed Lauren touching her belly and knew that pregnancy would cause a small bump .

Rhea had explained this to her , telling her that when she met ladies with big bellies who walked slowly , she should be extra polite and avoid making a scene . Lauren smiled , her face radiating maternal warmth . " You might be having a younger brother or sister . " The words made Carter frown immediately . He hurriedly interrupted her , " Arielle , Adrian , you wanted to see the Draventh castle , right ? I'll take you tomorrow . " However , Arielle wasn't so easily fooled . " Younger brother or sister ? " It seemed that Carter was really going to separate from Rhea and be with this person .

Her excitement vanished . She lowered her head and said nothing for the rest of the ride . When they finally arrived at the gathering spot for Lauren's friends , Carter got out of the car and spoke to her privately . " Don't be so direct about it in front of the kids . " Lauren put on an innocent look . " I was just happy and didn't filter my words . But this is truly their brother or sister . " " I know , but the kids are resistant to you right now . Saying that will backfire . " Carter still cared about the kids . Lauren's expression softened , tinged with sadness . " Carter , do you ...

not like this baby ? " It was a needless question . At least in Carter's mind , it was . He was rational , guided by facts rather than emotions . The facts with Lauren were that they had loved each other and had two children . But now , things were different . With their current interactions , he couldn't say he was eagerly anticipating this baby .