I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 259 Chapter 259 +25 BONUS " Having such a capable and thoughtful friend is certainly a blessing , " Dexter said . Carter couldn't afford to offend Dexter . So he said , " Lauren really is thoughtful . I would never abandon her just because she faced some misfortune . " Dexter raised an eyebrow . " Misfortune ? What misfortune ? " Carter's gaze hardened as he looked at Dexter . " Mr. Hopper , some matters are better left unspoken . It's beneath you . " " I didn't say anything , " Dexter replied , running a hand over his bald head . " I just admire your tolerance .

You actually abandoned your wife for a woman like her . " A woman like her ? What was wrong with Lauren ? " What do you mean ? " Carter asked . Dexter was about to answer after washing his hands when Lauren appeared at the men's restroom entrance and called out , " Carter ! " Dexter wiped his hands , patted Carter on the shoulder , and murmured , " Her skills in bed are unforgettable . At least for me , I've missed her for two years . I wish you both happiness . " Carter's vision turned red at once . What did he just say ? Didn't Dexter assault Lauren ?

What did he mean by " missed her for two years " ? Dexter walked out of the restroom without sparing Lauren a glance . After all , she had been nothing more than a toy to him . Lauren felt cold to the bone . " Carter , come out ! Or maybe we can leave first . After all , there are others around . " Carter understood what she meant immediately . He swallowed the rage threatening to shatter him and returned to the private room . After chatting with Kieran for over an hour , he finally said that they would leave first . Kieran didn't mind . After all , Carter was still in a wheelchair .

" There's no need to see us out . Please , continue your conversation . " Carter politely declined . Lauren was still shaken . " We'll get going first , Elena . " Elena nodded , though she couldn't understand why Lauren seemed so diffident . 1/2 Chapter 259 +25 BONUS In the car , the air was thick with unspoken tension . Lauren struggled to catch her breath . Glen noticed the mood and silently stepped on the accelerator . Carter chain - smoked , one after another . " Carter ... " Lauren's body trembled . She fought to keep her composure . "What's wrong ? Are your legs in pain ?

" Carter gritted his teeth . " Don't you have something to tell me ? " Lauren drew a breath , looking innocent . " What do you want me to say ? Do you still mind that Mr. Hopper- " " Did he force himself on you ? Lauren , are you lying to me ? " Carter demanded loudly . Dexter had indeed said something . Lauren wanted to tear him apart with her own hands . On second thought , Dexter probably wouldn't dare reveal everything . If he did , he wouldn't be able to explain it to his wife . Lauren tried to calm herself . Her eyes slowly reddened . " What could I do ? He assaulted me .

I was the victim , yet in his eyes , it's always my fault . He might even claim I seduced him . " Carter suddenly chuckled , and Lauren's heart skipped a beat . " He didn't say that . He praised you instead . " Praised her ? Lauren's face went pale . The things Dexter praised her for most were her seductiveness and her skills in bed . Carter grabbed her face sharply . " He said he's missed you for two years ! Why would he miss you ? You've slept with him before , haven't you ? You told me that you hadn't been with any man since leaving me ! " " I ...

" In a mix of fear and panic , Lauren's tears welled up and rolled down her cheeks . Carter roared , " Answer me ! "