I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 173 +25 BONUS Rhea didn't have time to think and left right away . On her way to Draventh , she spoke with Louie on the phone for a long time , going over details of the partnership . Louie asked cautiously , " Ms. Ravelle , is there anything I should be careful about when I meet your father ? Or what does he like ? " Rhea answered , " You don't need to worry about that . My dad doesn't care about those things . Just focus on doing good business . That's all that matters . " " Got it , got it ! " Louie was now treating Rhea as though she were the lucky charm of Scott Group .

When Rhea got to Kate's ward at Draventh First Hospital , her friends were already there . " Rhea , " Carolyn called out . " Kate ? What happened ? " Rhea couldn't wrap her head around it . Kate was a disciplined woman with excellent habits , never showing the slightest sign of ill health . She had always been calm and even - tempered , never at odds with anyone . Always smiling , she was the picture of a refined and well - bred daughter . Yet , Carolyn had said over the phone that Kate had ended up in the hospital with a stomach bleed from drinking .

Kate's face was pale , but she still managed a soft smile . " You didn't have to rush here . I'm really fine . I just tore my esophagus a little when I threw up . Liora sat silently to the side , her expression complicated . Last night , they all went out for dinner . Liora had drunk too much . When Carolyn and Evelyn went to the restroom , Liora had blurted out George's secret . She remembered Valerie freezing in shock . And Kate only smiled and kept drinking , one glass after another . Even with her dullness , Liora could sense what was going on - Kate had feelings for George .

Liora and Valerie had only just found out as well , since Kate had never shown the slightest sign all these years . But now ... " Drink some water . " Rhea sat at Kate's bedside , taking care of her . 1/3 Chapter 173 +25 BONUS Their friend group was big , but Rhea and Kate had the closest relationship . They had been in the same school and class from kindergarten through to high school . " What's bothering you ? What could've made you drink like that ? " Rhea asked gently . Kate shook her head and looked at her calmly . " Nothing's bothering me . My family has been pushing me to get married .

I guess it got on my nerves . " In their circle , three were already married . Evelyn was engaged , and only Carolyn and Kate remained single . " I'm free these days . I'll stay with you for a while , " Rhea said . However , Kate refused . " No need . I'll be going home soon . You're busy anyway . Don't let me hold you up . " " You're not holding me up . I was planning to visit my parents anyway . ' When Nathan heard that Rhea was back in Draventh , he set aside the evening to host a dinner with her friends .

At the Snider residence , George's mother , Cynthia Gordon , firmly said , " George , if you don't start thinking about your future , don't blame me for stepping in . " Bryan instantly turned his face away . Cynthia was at it again . George leaned back on the couch . " I'm not ready for marriage . " " Not ready ? So what , if Nathan doesn't get married , you're not going to either ? At least if you told me you were in love with Nathan , I'd know that you cared about someone ! " Cynthia spread her hands in exasperation . " I don't care . The other day , Mrs. Pearson came to me .

I think she wants to set you up with Kate . You two grew up together , our families match , and she has been gentle since childhood . I think she's quite a good match . If you're not going to date anyone , I'll make the decision and have you two engaged . " George suddenly looked up . " Mom . " With just one word , the Snider residence's living room fell into sudden silence . However , Cynthia didn't back down . " Your brother died young . You're all I have left . If you carry on the Snider family line , then you can forget that you ever had me as a mother .

" can't 2/3 Chapter 173 Bryan didn't even get the chance to speak . " Honey , George's marriage- " George's father , Steven Snider , tried to step in . +25 BONUS