I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 258 Sweat beaded on Lauren's forehead within seconds . She didn't know what Dexter was doing there or what she was supposed to do . " Lauren ? " Elena called out . Lauren was so nervous that she didn't even know where to look . " Um , I ... " " Take a seat . Don't stand on ceremony , " Elena said . Kieran was already chatting with Carter . " I've heard of you . A promising young entrepreneur from Colburn . " Kieran smiled . " You've got a bright future ahead . " Carter nodded politely . " Thank you , Mr. Austin . " " And Mr. Hopper , I've heard of you , " he added .

Dexter raised an eyebrow . " Me too . " Meanwhile , Lauren kept wanting to escape from this room but dared not move . She forced herself to sit . Her smile was extremely stiff . Carter acted as if nothing had happened and casually chatted with Dexter . " Did you come to Dalea alone ? " " My wife felt sick from the flight , so she's resting at the hotel and didn't come here . " As Dexter took a drag of his cigarette , his gaze casually flicked over to Lauren . He exhaled the smoke , then asked , " And this is ... " Lauren's heart skipped a beat . What was he planning to do ?

Carter looked down briefly and replied , " A friend . " He couldn't reveal to Dexter that Lauren was more than just a friend . His pride as a man wouldn't allow it . Dexter had touched Lauren . The more Carter thought about it , the more irritated he felt . " I'm glad that Elena has befriended such a capable young man , " Kieran said . Carter clinked glasses with him . But Dexter's gaze never left Lauren . " What , you don't recognize me now ? " he joked . 1/3 Chapter 258 Lauren felt her head spin . " What ? " +25 BONUS She had no idea how to respond .

She was terrified that Dexter might let everything slip . If that happened , Carter ... Why hadn't Elena told her that Dexter was Kieran's guest ? Kieran was surprised . " You two know each other ? What a coincidence . " Dexter smiled meaningfully . " We do , and we've known each other for years . I'm her godfather . I never expected to run into her here either . Lauren , come sit with me . ' Lauren's cold sweat poured . Her hands dug into her palms as she silently prayed that Carter wouldn't take this to heart . But Carter was watching her reactions closely .

Logically speaking , seeing Dexter should have filled her with disgust , hatred , and fear . But at that moment , Lauren's face showed nothing but glaring diffidence and avoidance . That was hardly the proper reaction toward someone who had assaulted her . Carter sipped his wine . " Excuse me . I need to use the restroom . ' Kieran gestured . " Someone , help Mr. Jamison to the restroom . " " Thank you , Mr. Austin . " Once Carter left , Kieran said , " Ah , so Ms. Thayer is the goddaughter you mentioned ? " Dexter nodded , then stood . " I'll use the restroom too .

" Lauren's heart nearly stopped . Elena tilted her head curiously . " Are you cold ? " " No , I just feel a little sick ... " Lauren could barely maintain her composure . She was terrified that Carter would discover her past . There was no way she could let that happen . Carter and Dexter would run into each other in the restroom . What if ... " Mr. Austin , excuse me . I need to make a phone call . " " Go ahead . " Kieran was always kind to the youngsters . 2/3 Chapter 258 +25 BONUS In the men's restroom , Carter noticed Dexter standing by the sink , smoking .

He maneuvered his wheelchair over . " You're really blessed , Mr. Jamison , " Dexter said , smirking . Carter's gaze darkened slightly . " Why would you say that , Mr. Hopper ? "