I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 273 Lauren sobbed . " Carter , I'm really exhausted ... " Peter's voice cut through sharply . " Lauren , how many lies do you need to tell ? " Lauren froze mid - cry , forgetting to shed another tear . Carter was also taken aback at the sudden appearance of Peter and Aiden . " When did you get here ? " he asked . Peter's gaze bore into her . " Unfortunately , we were in the ground - level parking lot , trying to contact you to find out which floor you were on . That's when we saw Lauren blocking Rhea . " Lauren's face went pale for a moment , but she quickly moved toward Peter .

She clutched his arm and gave him a silent plea not to speak out . " Peter , you saw it, right ? We grew up together . You have to vouch for me . Otherwise , it could ruin Carter's trust in me in the future . " She was trying to guilt him into protecting her , reminding him that if he valued his friendship with Carter , he shouldn't speak recklessly . But Peter had no patience for her manipulative act . He yanked his arm free , furious . " Carter , she blocked Rhea from entering . She even told her to stop clinging to you and stay away from your family .

She went so far as to kneel and play the victim , yet didn't even mention that Adrian needed urgent care ! " Carter's expression instantly darkened at those words . Aiden's silence spoke volumes . He was in full agreement . Carter fixed Lauren with a stare . " Explain yourself . " " You're lying ! " Lauren berated Peter . " Why do you always help Rhea slander me ? Is it because you want them together , so you keep targeting me ? I love my kids . I could never do that ! " " You know what you did , " Aiden said coldly . Carter took a deep breath , holding it for a long moment .

" Peter , help me to the car . " He had to apologize to Rhea and bring David back . He could deal with Lauren later . " Carter ! " Lauren suddenly called out . " Why won't you trust me ? Who gave you those children ? Who quietly left while bearing the burden of cancer alone , not wanting to hold you back ? If Rhea really cared about saving Adrian , would she have left? 1/2 Chapter 273 +25 BONUS " She was just putting on a show for you , then shifting all the blame onto me . I've never directly clashed with her , but every time she sees me , she goes out of her way to oppose you .

Is she really good to you ? " Carter's resolve wavered , but Adrian's injury left no time for doubt . " Get in the car , " he said without looking back . Lauren stood alone , her eyes red and swollen . As she watched them leave , her heart ached . She had held back for so long , yet Carter still couldn't make up his mind . She didn't know what was so great about Rhea . Lauren felt that Rhea hadn't given more to Carter than she had . At the Ravelle residence , Philip said , " Ms. Ravelle , Mr. Jamison has been ringing the doorbell nonstop . " Rhea had blocked Carter's number .

He had previously contacted her from another number , and now even that was unreachable . The house was empty at that moment , with only Rhea inside . She leaned against the couch , coffee cup in hand . " Tell him that if he wants to save Adrian , have Lauren come beg me herself . Isn't she fond of kneeling in front of people ? Have her kneel until I say yes . " Lauren's actions weren't just infuriating to her . They even got to David .