I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 184 Silence stretched between them . The lack of response on the other end of the call wiped away Carter's jealousy . He knew that it had all been an act . George was just a shield Rhea had put up . But as soon as that thought crossed his mind , he heard George's answer . " I will . " His voice was firm without a trace of hesitation or humor . Rhea hung up immediately and turned to Carter . " Don't delude yourself into thinking that I must be with you . I was stupid back then . I gave up being an heiress to be a stepmother to your kids . I'll never make the same mistake again .

" She started to walk away . But after a few steps , she paused and glanced back . " You'd better behave yourself . Let's just get through this divorce quietly . I don't want to use my influence against you for the children's sake . " Her eyes bore into him like he was an enemy . Carter's chest tightened. Words tumbled out before he could stop them . " Stop fooling yourself, Rhea . Even if you're with George , do you really think he'd love you ? Who'd want a divorced woman , especially one who's had an abortion ? " Those words struck Rhea's heart like a dagger .

Carter spoke without thinking in a burst of anger and immediately realized he had gone too far . He watched her expression shift from shock to hurt , then to final resolve , and finally to cold detachment Rhea's eyes glistened red , yet she smiled faintly and nodded . " Yeah , I've been divorced , and I've had an abortion . Thank you for reminding me how you mistreated me back then ! " He hadn't meant it that way . He had only wanted her to be realistic and not lost in fantasy . " I wasn't mistreating you . I was just- " " Carter , remember this . " Rhea maintained her smile .

" Even if I'm worthless in your eyes , I will still live better than you ever could . " After she stepped out of the restaurant , her tears finally fell . She knew that there had never been love between them , but she could never have guessed Carter would say such cruel things . She wondered why she had given all her genuine love to such a scumbag . 1/2 Chapter 184 +25 BONUS The autumn wind bit at her cheeks . Dry leaves swirled around her , clinging as if unwilling to leave . She would make sure to crush Carter , no matter what it took . Once in the car , she called Louie . " Mr.

Scott , Carter has a regular partner , Enstin First Hospital . When you have time , go to Enstin and take over this partnership . You can undercut the price as much as needed . I'll cover the difference . " If throwing money could wound Carter , Rhea was all in . Revenge on him meant hitting him from every angle . Louie didn't know what was wrong with Rhea , but he could feel the resolute determination in her tone . He replied , " Understood . I'll head to Enstin tomorrow . " After hanging up , Rhea called someone in the media . " Hello , this is Rhea Ravelle . " " Ms. Ravelle ?

" Rhea's eyes flicked to Carter's car in the distant parking lot . The curve of her lips carried a cold edge . " Yes . I'd like to ask you to expose something . It needs to hit the trending list and make the local headlines . " " Sure ! You can email me the details . " With that arranged , Rhea dialed David's number . " Uncle David . " David could tell that her voice sounded off . " Rhea ? Did someone upset you ? " Rhea , who had been the Ravelles ' cherished gem since childhood , always made her displeasure evident . She said , " I have someone I'm not getting along with .

Her name is Lauren Thayer . I heard she's contacted you before . "