I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 269 After saying that , Lauren immediately ended the call . +25 BONUS Inside the courthouse , Rhea and Carter made their way to the divorce processing area . It was slightly crowded , and they had to wait in line . After about ten minutes , Rhea signaled Anthony to help coordinate a private handling . Within five minutes , someone came hurrying over . " Ms. Ravelle , sorry to keep you waiting . " The two staff members were clearly supervisors . They treated Rhea with utmost respect . Upon seeing that , Carter felt a twinge of discomfort .

In the past , whenever they appeared together , people had fawned over him instead . " Please , right this way , " one of them said . Once they reached the private area , the staff members confirmed every document . One of them asked , " Are you sure you want to proceed with the divorce ? " Rhea nodded without any hesitation . " Yes . " When it was Carter's turn to answer , he opened his mouth but couldn't say the word . At that moment , he recalled Rhea's gentleness and thoughtfulness . And on top of that , her powerful family and vast connections ... Suddenly , his phone vibrated .

Carter glanced at the caller ID and noticed that it was Amelia calling . He gestured . " Excuse me , I need to take this . " Rhea didn't respond . Carter answered . " Yes , Ms. Lowe ? " " Mr. Jamison ! Adrian got into a fight with another student and is unconscious in the hospital ! You need to get there immediately ! " Amelia spoke urgently . Carter nearly jumped out of his wheelchair . " What ? Adrian's unconscious ? How is he now ? " When Rhea heard that , she frowned at him . Amelia replied , " I don't know the full details .

The doctor said that the parents need to get there as soon as possible . It seems like it could be life - threatening , so please hurry ! " After that , Amelia added something . 1/2 Chapter 269 Carter's face went pale . " I - I'll head back right now ! " When he hung up , panic overtook him . " Rhea , Adrian's in trouble . " Rhea immediately stood , her expression serious . " What happened ? " +25 BONUS " His teacher said that he got into a fight and is now unconscious . It's critical . I need to get there immediately .

" Carter's lips were trembling as he ordered Glen , " We're going back to Draventh now ! " Seeing him rush off , the staff member called after Rhea , " Ms. Ravelle ? " Rhea snapped back to reality . " Can this be handled in Draventh ? " The staff member replied , " If both parties agree and there are no disputes , filing with the court can lead to an immediate divorce ruling . " Rhea nodded . " Thank you for your help today . " " It's our duty! " The staff members escorted Rhea out of the courthouse . Lauren had been waiting outside .

When she finally saw Carter emerge , her face lit up with a radiant smile as she approached . She gently asked , " Carter , is everything done ? " However , Carter didn't reply . His gaze was fixed on his car . In his haste and panic , he almost overturned the wheelchair several times as he maneuvered it out . He wasn't usually a gentle , attentive father , but that was his son ! If his luck ran out , this might be the only son he ever had , so nothing could happen to Adrian . Carter's heart shook with fear and urgency .

Lauren looked at Carter's and Glen's hands and noticed that their hands were empty . Puzzled , she asked , " Carter , where is the divorce certificate ? I don't see it . Why don't you give it to me first ? I can keep it safe . " C Chapter 270