I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 287 Rhea fell quiet . If Adrian hadn't had that accident , she and Carter would probably already be divorced . She planned to file a lawsuit against Carter the next day , using his infidelity during their marriage as grounds to push for a direct divorce ruling . By then , his agreement wouldn't matter . At the balcony door , Kate came looking for Rhea , only to catch sight of the way George was looking at Rhea . That kind of deep , gentle affection was far too rare for him . Frowning , Kate turned and left . " Ease up on the drinking . I'm going home , " George said .

Rhea didn't answer . About five minutes later , she spotted him in the courtyard . He wore a tailored jacket , his presence steady and composed as he walked calmly through the wind and snow . With a cigarette between his fingers , he looked up at Rhea on the second floor . Under the glow of the porch light, he didn't seem as unapproachable as usual . George lifted a hand . " Say ' see you again ' to me . Rhea blinked in surprise , then couldn't hold back a laugh . " Well , that's specific . " He exhaled a puff of smoke . " I don't like the word ' bye ' .

" He always hoped that they would see each other again . Her lashes fluttered . Still , she waved . " Drive safely . " George turned , waving his hand with his back to her to show that he had heard her . That night , Rhea drank herself into an easy , carefree haze . Maybe it was because she was finally about to cut ties with Carter , or maybe it was just the alcohol . But unfortunately , she woke up with a fever the next morning . Ruby hadn't seen Rhea all morning . By 10:00 am , she went upstairs , only to find Rhea burning up , 1/3 Chapter 287 +25 BONUS barely conscious .

It must have been from standing too long on the balcony after George left . Ruby rushed to call the family doctor , Nicholas Barker . Rhea's fever was climbing close to 104 degrees Fahrenheit . Her whole body was scorching hot , yet she slept on . Rhea wasn't sure how much time had passed before voices pulled her halfway awake . The moment she opened her eyes , she saw her bedroom full of people - her closest friends , Nathan , and George , who was the first to notice she was awake . George's brows were drawn tight as he hurried to her bedside . " You're awake ? How are you feeling ?

" His worry was so apparent that even Ruby and Liam noticed . They exchanged a glance , but neither of them spoke . Rhea's throat was dry and sore . As she shut her eyes , tears slipped from the corners . Suddenly , she pushed herself up and leaned over the side of the bed , looking as if she were about to throw up . Nicholas quickly said , " Ms. Ravelle , we should get you to the hospital . " Rhea hated getting injections , which was why Ruby hadn't rushed her to the hospital .

Instead , she called Nicholas to the house , had him give Rhea some medicine , and used physical cooling to bring her fever down . Rhea waved a hand . " No ... No need ... " But her retching wouldn't stop . Just watching her like that was painful . " Get up , " George suddenly said . She raised her head . " What ? " Before she could react , she felt a sharp pain in her arm . The next thing she knew , George had lifted her up along with the blanket . He strode out the door and said firmly , " Nathan , get the car . " It took Nathan a beat to process the situation before he hurried after them .

Outside , snow had fallen heavily overnight , blanketing everything in white . Rhea was lowered gently into the car . Her lips were pale , and every breath she exhaled was hot with fever . 2/3 Chapter 287 George slid in beside her and said softly , " Get some rest . We'll be there soon . " Her eyes fluttered shut as she drifted back into a haze . +25 BONUS At the hospital , Peter had just wheeled Carter back from lunch when something by the ER doors caught his eye . He asked hesitantly , " Carter , is that Rhea the man's holding ? " Carter's head snapped in that direction .

A second later , his eyes burned red . George stormed into the ER from the snow with the frail Rhea in his arms and a large group of people trailing behind him . Carter wondered what had happened to Rhea . And why was George holding her like that ? Most importantly , why didn't Liam and Ruby stop him ? Possessiveness consumed Carter . His gaze turned cold . " Did they all forget that I'm still her husband ? " Peter looked at him . " So what now ? " Carter replied , " Go after them . "