I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 288 +25 BONUS In the ER , Ruby and Liam trailed closely behind George . They had already pulled strings on the way over to open a fast track so that Rhea could be treated immediately by a dedicated doctor . " Honey , is George ... " Ruby started carefully . Liam replied , " It's so obvious . Can't you tell ? " " It's exactly because I can tell that I ... " Ruby was surprised . She wasn't a fool , nor a stranger to love . How could she not pick up on those instinctive gestures ? But the fact that George actually had feelings for Rhea was something Ruby hadn't expected .

Liam , however , remained calm . He said in a whisper , " If Rhea ever ends up with him , I'd be at ease with that . " " No way . " Ruby tugged him two steps back . " Have you forgotten ? Mrs. Snider was pushing Kate toward him not long ago . " The last thing they wanted was for Rhea to be dragged into another messy entanglement . A Ravelle daughter , even in a second marriage , would never settle for less . Liam fell quiet . " We'll see how it goes . He didn't think it was time to judge yet . The doctors took Rhea inside for exams , leaving everyone else outside .

Given the entourage , it was clear that they weren't ordinary people . Security stood at a distance , blocking anyone from approaching and disturbing Rhea's treatment . " Mr. and Mrs. Ravelle , don't worry . Rhea hasn't been sick much since she was a child . I'm sure she'll be fine , " Liora reassured Liam and Ruby . Ruby said , " It's because she hardly ever gets sick that when she does , it's always serious . " That was what made Liam and Ruby so worried . Otherwise , no matter how cherished Rhea was , a simple fever wouldn't have sent the whole family to spring into action .

George silently stood by the ER doors , waiting . His expression alone betrayed just how worried he was . " George , " Liam called out . George looked up and stepped over . " Yes , Mr. Ravelle . " 1/3 Chapter 288 +25 BONUS " Don't- " Liam was about to say something to reassure him when a voice suddenly cut him off . " Liam , Ruby . " Everyone turned . About six feet away , at the line of bodyguards , Carter sat in a wheelchair , watching them . Liam's expression didn't shift . With a smile , he motioned for the guards to make way . Peter wheeled Carter forward .

Even before they got close , Peter felt the burn of someone's gaze . He instinctively looked over . George's gaze was cold and detached . His tall frame exuded a quiet dominance . When the wheelchair stopped , Carter asked , " Liam , Ruby , was that Rhea who just went in ? " He was actually addressing them by their first names ? Even Liora blinked in disbelief . She couldn't believe how shameless Carter could get . After everything that had happened between him and Rhea , he still had the nerve to act like he was close to Liam and Ruby ? However , Liam didn't even flinch .

He replied politely , " Yes . " Carter frowned . " What happened ? " " She has a fever , " Liam replied . " Didn't she tell you ? " That caught Carter off guard . How could Rhea possibly tell him ? Since they were already at the point of not speaking , his presence was just awkward . With only a few light words , Liam had made all of Carter's carefully prepared words of concern get stuck in his throat . " It shouldn't be serious . There's no need to worry , " Liam said kindly . Then , he asked , " What brings you here ? " " My son had surgery , " Carter answered .

The back - and - forth between them sounded so natural that anyone unaware would think that they were very close . But every word from Liam reminded Carter otherwise . 2/3 Chapter 288 +25 BONUS Liam asked , " When did that happen ? Rhea didn't mention it . Was it serious ? If you need anything , don't hesitate to ask . " Carter gritted his teeth at those words .