I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 292 " I ... " Glen hesitated . " Never mind . It's not a big deal . " Carter didn't pay it much mind . At that moment , Peter finally realized what Carter had just said . His eyes widened . " Lauren told you to watch out for me ? She actually used such a disgusting way to drive a wedge between us ? " He wanted nothing more than to gouge his own eyes out and sew his mouth shut . If he hadn't fanned the flames back then , maybe Carter and Rhea wouldn't have ended up in this mess . The more he thought about it , the more Peter felt guilty toward Carter .

" I helped her back then since we grew up together , and she was all alone . I never expected that she would do this behind my back . " Listening to Peter , Carter felt that Lauren had become almost a stranger . She wasn't like this before . But now , there was no time for him to dwell on Lauren . He had to secure his marriage with Rhea and restore warmth and stability to his family . Everything else could wait . " Peter , could you stay here with the bodyguards and watch Adrian for me ? " This was the first time Carter had ever asked for a favor like this .

Peter readily agreed , " Of course . Don't worry . Aiden's a doctor . He can take care of things . " At the mention of Aiden , Carter asked , " Do you guys prefer Rhea ? " " Of course . I was blind before . Now I understand that time really changes people , " Peter said , referring to Lauren . Carter thought for a moment . " I see . " He cared about appearances and naturally leaned toward a partner that his friends approved of . If his peers disliked his partner , taking her out would only embarrass him . Just as Carter was about to leave , Terrance appeared , beaming . " Mr.

Jamison , Professor Ravelle contacted us , saying he can perform the surgery for Adrian tomorrow . " Carter's face lit up . " Really ? " Adrian could recover fully without any complications ? He thought that Liam was truly a man of his word . At that thought , Carter felt even more eager to have a father - in - law like him . " Thank you ! " Carter said sincerely . 1/2 Chapter 292 +25 BONUS Terrance was also delighted . After all , he had the opportunity to assist in surgery with an expert like David . " Don't mention it .

With Professor Ravelle as chief surgeon , everything will go perfectly . " After Terrance left , Carter's joy was unmistakable . " Adrian , I'm going home for a bit . You have to listen to Mr. Henderson , okay ? " Carter had a plan . Adrian blinked quietly . He missed Rhea but knew better than to speak up . Carter soon arrived home . " Dad , how is Adrian ? When is the surgery ? " Arielle ran up immediately , showering him with questions . Meanwhile , Lauren stood from the couch , her smile faint . Carter held Arielle's hand .

" Your grandpa arranged for your great - uncle David to operate on Adrian . He'll be fine . " " Grandpa ? " Arielle's eyes widened with delight , and she bounced on the spot . " Really ? Grandpa's the best ! Great - uncle David is the best ! " Carter gently touched her cheek . " This is only because your grandpa cares for your mom . You need to be grateful . " " I know ! " she said eagerly . Carter softly said , " So I'm planning to take you to see your mom and personally thank her dad and uncle . How does that sound ? " " Sounds good !

" As Lauren listened , she felt the maids around her staring at her with ridicule . Especially Alisha , who had just returned to Draventh two days ago after being fired .