I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 234 Rhea couldn't bring herself to spend the night under the same roof as Carter , not even if they were in separate rooms . After she left , Carter stayed behind with the kids . The reason he had snapped at Scarlett the night before was that he didn't want her loud voice to wake them . As for why he had stayed in the children's room , it was because the moment he saw Peter yesterday , he was inexplicably reminded of when Peter had mentioned Lauren cutting her own hand . He felt a twinge of doubt but couldn't be completely certain .

After all , Lauren had warned him to be cautious around Peter . But during last night's dinner , Carter had noticed that Rhea hadn't exactly been warm toward Peter . He wondered if Lauren could be lying . " Carter , don't you have an appetite ? Why aren't you eating ? " Lauren asked with concern . Carter glanced at the table . " There's so little food . How am I supposed to eat ? " Just then , Peter and Aiden came downstairs . Devan invited them over for breakfast . However , when they saw how little food was laid out , Aiden didn't even bother to sit .

" Peter and I already planned to eat out . I thought that we'd enjoy the morning in Draventh . You guys enjoy . " What was this ? Carter , who came from a wealthy family , had never done something so undignified . His close friends had come over , and breakfast hadn't even been prepared . Carter's expression darkened . He told Devan , " Clear this and make something new . " Devan hurried off to the kitchen . Lauren quickly stood up . " I didn't expect you guys to get up so early . I was worried that the breakfast would get cold , so I didn't prepare your portions yet . Have a seat first .

The kitchen will have everything ready soon . " " That's fine . We're not very hungry anyway . It's okay if this happens once , but if it happens often , we might start to think that you just don't like us , " Peter said sharply. 1/2 Chapter 234 +25 BONUS Lauren felt extremely awkward . Her fingers twisted nervously in her palms . " We've grown up together . How can you say that ? Sit and drink some water first . " In reality , she had done this on purpose as Peter had kept siding with Rhea and throwing Lauren cold glares .

Carter might waver between her and Rhea , but when it came to friends , she was sure that he wouldn't give her up for their sakes . Lauren asked Carter , " Carter , you know me , right ? " He didn't look at her and remained silent . His silence weighed more than any words could . Peter let out a chuckle , which made Lauren's face burn . She clenched her jaw . " I'll go prepare the food . It'll be faster that way . ' Once she entered the kitchen , Peter didn't bother hiding his disdain . " I swear , she's becoming so petty .

The cheerful , outgoing person she used to be has completely vanished . She's such a schemer now . " Carter frowned . He couldn't bear to hear others speak about Lauren in that manner . " She's been through hell for years . With no money or influence , she's always had to watch her back . She's had to be a little scheming to survive . " Suddenly , Arielle said , " Just now at the door , if it were Mom who came out instead , how would she have felt ? This woman doesn't know how to take care of us or manage the staff .

" Adrian chimed in , " Dad , you used to say that she was gentle , kind , and very thoughtful . But Arielle and I don't see any of that . " Indeed , Lauren had once been gentle , kind , and attentive . But now ... Chapter 235