I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 198 Rhea rested against the bench's armrest , not taking the consent form . She said , " Let's wait a little while . " The doctor was confused . " What for ? " " For him to wake up . " " That'll be too late ! " Rhea looked up calmly . " I'm his family , aren't I ? " The doctor paused , as if he suddenly understood what she meant . " Transfer him to a ward first , " Rhea said as she rose . The doctor had no say over the patient's matters and could only handle the admission . In the ward , Carter had already been moved to a bed by the time Rhea arrived .

She had barely sat when Chloe helped Lauren in , followed by Peter . After Lauren's accident , the hospital had contacted Chloe , who was listed in Lauren's contacts as family , and Peter , whom she had recently spoken to . Peter had just arrived . When he saw Rhea , his expression was slightly awkward . " R - Rhea . " Lauren , surprised by his respectful tone , looked at Peter intently . He was always badmouthing Rhea in private , so why was he suddenly being so respectful ? But Lauren didn't have time to dwell on it . Her injuries weren't severe .

She had fainted and received a few stitches on her forehead . Upon waking , she had come straight to see Carter . She asked the nurse , " Why hasn't the surgery started yet ? " " The patient's family hasn't signed . We can't operate without consent , " the nurse replied . Family ... Lauren looked at Rhea , who was sitting on the couch and fiddling with her phone . Dressed in black , she exuded a cold and distant presence like that of a cedar tree in winter . Lauren exhaled sharply . " Rhea , Carter's badly hurt ! He needs surgery now !

" 1/2 Chapter 198 +25 BONUS Rhea was watching the footage the police had retrieved from the car's interior camera . At the exact moment of the accident , Carter had shielded Lauren , which was why he ended up so seriously injured . He had seriously brought this on himself . Rhea slowly raised her head . " I don't want to sign right now . Is that a problem ? " " You're doing this on purpose ? " Chloe scolded . " You're so cruel ! What if he ends up disabled ? Lauren will suffer ! " Her words made Peter frown . A flicker of disapproval stirred in his chest .

The doctor approached at that moment . " Who are you ? Are you the patient's family ? " Chloe immediately replied , " Doctor , we're his family too ! " " What is your relation to the patient ? " the doctor pressed . Chloe thought for a second , then grabbed Lauren's hand . " She's my granddaughter , and she had two children with him ! " Puzzled , the doctor looked at Rhea , then turned to Lauren . " Ex - wife ? " Lauren opened her mouth but couldn't say a single word . She wasn't even Carter's ex - wife . Chloe panicked . " Who we are doesn't matter !

What matters is getting him into surgery ! " She didn't want Lauren to marry a disabled man . The doctor shook his head . " We can only operate with consent from the family , or if the patient can sign the forms for himself . " After checking Carter's vitals , the doctor left . Rhea glanced at her watch . There was only one hour left . David had said that with Carter's injuries , missing the first four hours could almost guarantee permanent damage , just as Lauren had suffered . " Rhea ! " Just then , Lauren dropped to her knees in front of Rhea , ignoring the pain in her leg .

Sobbing , she begged , " Please sign it ! I'm begging you ! Carter might end up disabled ! " Rhea leaned against the couch , her smile small . " You're crying like he's already dead . " Lauren's tears suddenly caught in her throat . 2/2 Chapter 199 +25 BONUS Chapter 199