I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 188 Rhea had said everything she needed to yesterday . Thinking of that , Carter immediately headed home . On the way , he had Glen call the kids ' school to excuse them and bring them back home . When he got home , the kids weren't back yet . Carter paced around anxiously . Meanwhile , Lauren's calls kept coming . Irritated , he finally answered . " What's wrong ? " Hearing the sharpness in his voice , Lauren paused . " Carter , where are you ? Something came up at the hospital . I can't handle it alone . " She wanted him to rush over and pick her up .

Carter couldn't be bothered with such a trivial matter . " Hire a caregiver yourself . Ask the doctors or the nurses if you need anything . " " I ... " Lauren hesitated . " They want me to rest at home . They say that the beds are full . " " Call Peter and have him take you home . " Carter made the arrangements . He wasn't in the mood to worry about Lauren's injury . He had completely forgotten that just yesterday , he had felt guilty that Lauren had gotten hurt because of him . Selfishness was Carter's true nature . Whenever his interests were threatened , he cared only for himself .

Everyone else had to step aside , even his kids . Just then , the twins arrived home . Carter quickly hung up on Lauren and walked over to them . " Arielle , Adrian . " " Dad , what's wrong ? " Arielle asked . Carter led them to the living room and , for the first time , gently helped them remove their backpacks . Arielle and Adrian were both surprised . Carter started , " Actually , something happened at my company , and I need your mom to come home , so the four of us can be together . Someone is slandering me . " " Slandering ? " Arielle frowned . " Like saying bad things about you ?

" " Yes , " Carter said . " So , I need you guys to help me call your mom . " Adrian replied bluntly , " But she's working now . She's busy . " 1/2 Chapter 188 +25 BONUS They had agreed with Rhea that they wouldn't disturb her when she was working and would only contact her during breaks . Carter was so furious that he spoke without restraint . " She doesn't even have a job ! She's just too busy flirting with other men ! " " What ? " Arielle gasped . Carter hurriedly tried to calm himself . " Arielle , Adrian , just call her , okay ?

" " But we don't have a reason to call her , " Arielle whispered , lowering her head . " You're getting a divorce . " She was mature for her age and understood many things . Divorce meant that they couldn't live together anymore . Fortunately , Rhea still cared for them , and they could still see her . After some thought , Carter said anxiously , " Just tell her you're not feeling well . She'll come back for sure . " Adrian was unhappy . " You want us to lie ? We can't lie ! " " It's not a lie . It's a workaround , " Carter explained . " She won't be mad , alright ?

" Arielle stayed quiet for a moment , then shook her head . " No , Dad . You're lying . " " What lie ? " Carter's patience was thinning . Arielle raised her chin . " Then tell us , what bad things are people saying about you ? " " They ... " Carter gritted his teeth . " They're saying that I had an affair , but I didn't ! They just want to ruin me . If we can show the four of us happy and together , those claims will disappear ! Do you understand ? " Adrian firmly shook his head . " No. " " You ... " Carter was furious . He didn't understand why these kids were being so stubborn .

Adrian continued , " Because you and Mom aren't happy at all . You fight all the time over that woman , and you made Mom cry and leave . So you're lying ! " " You ... "