I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

hapter 177 Chapter 177 +25 BONUS Adrian and Arielle knew that Rhea wasn't their birth mother and that she had her own life . Rhea paused , a twinge of sadness stirring in her chest . " That's not what I meant . I wanted to tell you and Adrian to wait by the school gate later . Don't leave first . I'll take you both out to eat after the parent - teacher meeting . " " ... Really , Mom ? " Arielle's face lit up . " Of course ! I miss you and Adrian , too , " Rhea said . " Yay ! " After a quick word with Caitlin , Rhea headed downstairs . " Mom , I need to go .

" " But we promised to have lunch with Mr. and Mrs. Snider . " Ruby gestured toward the living room . Steven and Cynthia were already there , and George had just entered with Nathan . " I have something urgent . Mr. and Mrs. Snider , I'll treat you to lunch another day , " Rhea said , her smile gentle . Cynthia nodded . " Alright . Go handle your matters . She's grown more beautiful after all these years . " At the door , Nathan quietly asked , " Are you going back to Colburn ? " " Yes . " Seeing her expression , Nathan guessed it had something to do with the Jamison family .

" George , go with Rhea . " Rhea had to leave , but Nathan couldn't be absent either . It would be disrespectful to Steven and Cynthia . However , it didn't matter that George wasn't there . The man in the black coat turned slightly , lowering his gaze to Rhea . " Want me to drive your car ? " " It's okay . I can manage- Nathan pressed . " Let him go with you . I'm not comfortable with you going alone . " At an orthopedic hospital in Draventh , Carter asked anxiously , " Has the professor arrived ? " Lauren's injury was serious .

Her left ankle bone had fractured , likely worsened by previous " sprains 1/2 Chapter 177 +25 BONUS " , which left it fragile . There was a high risk that she would face long - term issues with walking . Carter had asked Aiden to contact a top orthopedic specialist to ensure Lauren's recovery . " I've contacted him . But ... " Aiden hesitated . " But what ? " Lauren , in pain , grew frustrated . She didn't want to end up crippled . " There's been no response after I sent your medical records , " Aiden said .

The specialist Aiden contacted was a rare find , introduced through a college mentor . " Give me his number , " Carter said . Aiden hesitated , then led Carter out of the ward . " I think you'd better not request this professor . " " Why ? " Carter asked . After some hesitation , Aiden said , " His name is David Ravelle . " David Ravelle ? Carter , unfamiliar with the medical field , was confused . " What's wrong with him ? " " He's a Ravelle , " Aiden reminded him . And he was from the Ravelle family of Draventh , which made him Liam's brother .

Given how Carter and Rhea had clashed , would a Ravelle agree to perform Lauren's surgery ? It was unthinkable . Still , Aiden didn't put it quite so harshly . Carter thought of Rhea . " What did you learn about the matter I asked you to look into ? " As he asked , his hand unconsciously clenched into a fist . Deep down , he felt a flicker of fear . " There is indeed a daughter in the Ravelle family , but she's been abroad all these years , " Aiden said . Carter exhaled slightly . " If she's overseas , it can't be Rhea.

" He still refused to accept that Rhea could come from such a powerful family , possibly due to pride or an unwillingness to see a woman outshine him . Aiden looked almost speechless . Yet , he snapped , " Carter , stop deceiving yourself . Rhea is obviously a Ravelle and most likely Nathan's sister . She's a highborn of Draventh ! Are you refusing to believe it because you're afraid you'll regret it ? " The last words pierced Carter's heart like a dagger .