I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 176 Rhea's grandmother , Lara Bowen , replied , " Rhea's back , so we came to see her . Must we tell you ? " Liam was rendered speechless . After breakfast , Charlie and Lara sat with Rhea in the living room for a chat , while Ruby and the maids prepared lunch . Steven and Cynthia , knowing that Charlie and Lara had returned , planned to come over around noon . " Rhea , I've heard a bit about what happened , " Charlie said , lowering his head like a conspirator . " Do you want me to send someone to kill him ? " Rhea was shocked . " Grandpa , that's unnecessary !

" Charlie had spent his life in the military and couldn't imitate a scholar's ways . He preferred to cut through problems with swift , decisive action . " That bastard is cold - hearted and ungrateful . He'd turn traitor on the battlefield in a second ! " Charlie gritted his teeth . Charlie had always doted on the women in his family . Rhea had an aunt , but she died young . If not for that , Charlie and Lara wouldn't have had their sons . Liam was born when they were nearly 40 , followed by two more sons six years later .

Fortunately , their sons turned out well , but they never had more daughters . With only Rhea as their granddaughter , she was spoiled down to her very bones . " Look , I bought these for you over the years . " Lara opened a wooden box . Rhea saw the jewelry and immediately recognized the value . " Grandma , you should wear them yourself . " " I'm too old for these . You had a rough first marriage , but it's fine . Happiness is ahead , Rhea . You deserve nothing but the best , " Lara said , smiling as she held her hand . By noon , a maid brought Rhea her phone . " Ms.

Ravelle , you've had repeated calls . " Rhea looked at the screen and quickly hung up . " Who is it ? " Charlie was as sharp as ever . " Is it that bastard ? " Rhea pressed her lips together . " Yeah . " 1/2 Chapter 176 It was indeed Carter , and he had called more than ten times . " Aren't you divorcing him ? Why is he calling ? " +25 BONUS Rhea didn't want to answer , but with Carter constantly calling , she had no choice . She went to her room and picked up the phone before asking coldly , " What is it ? " " Lauren's had a car accident . She's in the hospital , " Carter replied hoarsely .

Rhea scoffed . " You're not expecting me to go take care of her , are you ? " Carter wasn't that unreasonable . " You know the kids ' school has a parent - teacher meeting . Both parents need to be there . I can't make it back in time . Can you go ? " " No. " Rhea felt sorry for the kids , but she wouldn't agree if the request came from Carter . " Rhea , the kids have called you ' Mom ' for over six years . It's just a parent - teacher meeting , " Carter argued . " I don't understand how you have the nerve to say that to me .

All the good things go to Lauren , while all the hard work gets dumped on me ? And if I refuse , it means I'm not good enough ? " Rhea continued firmly , " Carter , 20 days will pass quickly . Until then , I want no contact . ' After saying that , she hung up and blocked his number . Just as she finished , the children's teacher , Caitlin Newman , called . " Yes , Ms. Newman ? " Rhea answered . "Hi , Mrs. Jamison . The parent - teacher meeting starts at 3:00 pm , and I haven't heard from you , so I'm checking in , " Caitlin said . Rhea paused briefly . " Ms. Newman , may I speak to Arielle ?

" " Sure . Please hold on . ' Soon , Arielle's excited voice came through . " Mom ? " " It's me , Arielle . " Rhea lowered her gaze . " I ... " " It's fine , Mom . You focus on your things . You don't need to come to the meeting . I promised Ms. Newman that I'll study hard with Adrian , " Arielle said sweetly . " Mom , we don't want to hold you back . " Even at their young age , Arielle and Adrian could sense that they were repeatedly troubling Rhea . 2/2 C