I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Lauren quickly laid out a plan . " Let's leave first . Later , we'll tell the media about your relationship with Rhea , pointing out that she became a stepmom at a young age . If the Ravelles don't want to be mocked , they'll have to acknowledge you as their son - in - law . Once you have that connection , everything else will fall into place . " It was said that even the noblest people couldn't outmatch a schemer . Lauren's strategy was nothing short of petty , and even the strongest wouldn't stand being haunted by such trivial schemes . Carter narrowed his eyes .

He thought that she was right . He didn't actually need Rhea to show up . Just having the world know that he had ties to the Ravelle family was enough . He would use the Ravelle name , but he would never forget their disdain . One day , he would demand his reckoning . Carter glanced at Philip and smiled . " Sorry , I was just worried about the kids . They're sick and wanted to see Rhea , so I came . " With that, he helped Lauren into the cab behind them and got in with her , while Arielle and Adrian stayed in the Jamison family's car , following along .

They walked away just like that , as if nothing had happened . After all that fuss , he simply left , just like that . Inside the car , Carter finally calmed himself down . He lit a cigarette to ease his nerves . " Thank you , Lauren . I lost my temper back there . " " It's my job to calm you down . There's no need to thank me , " Lauren said , smiling . Carter felt genuinely moved . " Having you by my side is really- Suddenly , a loud crash sounded . 11 The cab they were in was suddenly hit from behind , rolling off the road into the nearby woods and tumbling who knows how far .

Glen , who was behind the wheel of the Jamison family's car at the back , slammed on the brakes . " Arielle ! " Adrian screamed in terror . 1/3 Chapter 195 +25 BONUS Arielle's face turned pale . She stared out the window in shock . Not far away , the massive off - road vehicle that had sent the cab crashing into the woods slowly backed up , made a turn , and disappeared . Arielle caught sight of the license plate and the driver . He was someone who had once visited their home to give Rhea a birthday gift . It was someone Rhea knew .

At that moment , Anthony , inside the off - road vehicle , was on the phone . " Don't worry , Mr. Ravelle . I've got this . " Liam and Ruby were furious . There was no way they would let this scumbag walk out of Draventh unscathed . By the time Carter returned to Colburn , his puny Jamison Group would probably be hanging by a thread . This was what happened when someone messed with Rhea . After the off - road vehicle left , the end of the road was inexplicably blocked . No help could get through . Panicked , Glen waited and waited .

It wasn't until over two hours later that the police and ambulance finally arrived . Carter , Lauren , and the cab driver were all injured and rushed to the hospital . Meanwhile , Glen and the kids were taken to the police station . The police asked Glen , " Did you see what kind of vehicle hit them ? " Glen shook his head . " I was focused on getting them out . By the time I looked , the vehicle was already gone . " A female officer handed each of the kids a cup of water . " You must have been scared , huh ? " Arielle shook her head . " Not too bad .

" The officer was speechless for a moment . " Tell me , when the accident happened , did you see the car or the people inside ? " she gently asked . The kids were six now , old enough to answer some questions . Adrian clutched his paper cup , staying silent . Arielle blinked a few times , then said , " I didn't see anything . " The officer understood . Being frightened and dazed after a crash was normal for children . She asked 2/3 Chapter 195 again , " And who are the two people who got hurt ? " " One of them is my dad , " Adrian replied . " And the other woman ?

" Arielle's face darkened as she replied firmly , " We don't know her . " +25 BON