I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

It was late , and Arielle and Adrian didn't want to disturb Rhea , so they didn't want the police to contact her . Arielle told the police that they had an uncle . They didn't know his number , but they knew his name -George Snider . How many George Sniders could the Draventh police know ? Only one . Before calling George , the police even showed the kids his photo for confirmation . Once George arrived , the chief of police personally greeted him . " Mr. Snider , please come in . " " There's no need . I'll take them with me , " George said .

The two children grabbed his hands on either side , and together , they left the police station . It was nearly midnight , and George had nowhere else to take them , so he brought them to his private residence in Draventh . At home , he asked , " Do you want something to eat ? " " We're not hungry , Uncle George . " Arielle shook her head . George's tall figure almost overshadowed the children . He smiled gently and asked , " Can you wash up by yourselves ? " " Yes ! " they chorused .

George followed and watched them as they brushed their teeth , washed their faces , and went to bed without a fuss . " By the way , the police said you told them that you don't know Lauren ? " George leaned against the doorframe . Arielle blinked . " Yeah , we don't really know her . " George nodded slowly . " Alright , then . Sleep well . " After that , he closed the door , picked up his phone , and sent a text to Rhea . It read , " Carter's two kids are with me . Come pick them up when you wake up . " It was late , so he assumed that Rhea had gone to sleep .

Not long after the text was sent , Rhea's call came through . " Arielle and Adrian are with you ? " George lit a cigarette . " Yeah . The police called me to pick them up . They said thatCarter was in an 1/3 Chapter 197 +25 BONUS accident . " Rhea couldn't comprehend the situation . " Then how did the kids end up with you ? " " Well , I'm their ' uncle ' . " Rhea was silent for a second . " I'm so sorry for the trouble . I'll have someone pick them up . " George's gaze darkened slightly . " They just went to bed . There's no rush . " A sudden quiet settled between them .

" You- " " You- " They spoke at the same time . Rhea said , " You go first . " George's chuckle wavered . " Are you so afraid of dealing with me ? " " No. I just feel that I've caused you so much trouble . " A flash of irritation rose in George . " I'm not afraid of being troubled by you . " Rhea froze on the other end of the line , fidgeting with her fingers . After a long while , she let out a small laugh . " I'll take you out to dinner once I get through this busy period . " Her tone was friendly , almost as if she were speaking to a peer rather than her brother's close friend .

" Alright , " George replied hoarsely . " I'll wait . " Having waited all these years , he figured that a few extra days wouldn't matter . After Rhea hung up , Nathan noticed something was off with her . " What's wrong ? " She looked up to him , a hint of hesitation in her gaze . " Nothing . " By 2:00 am , Rhea finally arrived at the ER department of Draventh First Hospital , " Are you Mr. Carter Jamison's family ? " a nurse asked . Bathed in the corridor lights , Rhea wore a black coat that reached her knees , her long hair loose around her shoulders . She parted her lips slowly . " Yes .

How is he ? " 2/3 Chapter 197 +25 BONUS " He's still unconscious . I'll get the doctor . " The nurse hurried off . Rhea didn't rush to see Carter . Instead , she sat on a bench . The ER department was busy , with people coming and going constantly . Soon , the on - duty doctor arrived . " Please sign here , and we can start surgery immediately . " 3/3