I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 296 Carter's shamelessness made Rhea's throat ache . +25 BONUS She instinctively wanted to snap at him , but with Arielle there , she couldn't speak harshly . " Mom , are you not feeling well ? Where does it hurt ? Let me blow on it for you . " Arielle pouted as she leaned closer . Seeing her adorable face , Rhea felt a mix of emotions she couldn't quite describe . She believed that children shouldn't get caught up in adult conflicts . " Nathan , could you take Arielle out to play ? The hospital has too many germs . She shouldn't hang around here for too long , " Rhea said .

Arielle seemed to sense that Rhea needed to speak with Carter , so she obediently allowed Nathan to take her hand and leave . Kate said , " I'll check to see if the breakfast has been delivered . " With that , she also took her leave . Meanwhile , George remained on the couch . He could have left , but he couldn't predict whether Carter might do something extreme . Carter said , " Mr. Snider , I need to speak to my wife . Could you- ' Rhea interrupted sharply , " We're about to get divorced . Don't pull that act . " " Rhea . " Carter frowned .

He had expected her to show him at least some courtesy in front of others . But in Rhea's eyes , he was now less than a stranger , and his standing was far below George . Rhea asked , " What do you want ? " Carter really couldn't bring himself to plead to get back together with her in front of George . He hesitated for a moment , then decided to set his pride aside for the sake of his goal . " Rhea , can we reconsider this divorce ? Even if not for me , do it for the kids . They see you as their birth mother . Without you , they wouldn't grow up healthy .

" So , in his eyes , it seemed that Rhea's value was only as a mother for his children . Rhea's throat ached with anger . " So my worth to you is just raising your kids ? Who gave you the confidence to think you can be with anyone you want ? Carter , my family has plenty of people I can care for . I'm not lacking anyone to look after . If that's all you came to say , then you can just go back and wait for the court summons . " 1/2 Chapter 296 +25 BONUS George's gaze remained fixed on Carter . His expression darkened from the moment Carter mentioned reconsidering the divorce .

He suddenly hated himself for acting too late in the past , leaving him powerless to intervene now . " Summons ? You're suing me ? " Carter was taken aback . Had she really made up her mind so decisively ? " Are you really just going to let go of our six years of marriage like this ? " Carter couldn't believe it . In his eyes , Rhea had always been mature and selfless . Aside from her initial intolerance of Lauren , she had no fundamental flaws . But now , he realized his mistakes . Carter wanted to plead with her , so he turned to George . "Mr. Snider , could you step out for a moment ?

" In front of him , Carter couldn't bring himself to say words that would compromise his dignity . Rhea glanced at Carter . " George , can you help me to the restroom ? " George looked up , slightly surprised , but he reacted quickly . He approached the bed , lifted the blanket , and supported her slender arm as she stepped off . Rhea's legs were weak from lying down so long and from the high fever . George noticed this and gently asked , " Do you want me to carry you ? " Rhea's eyelashes fluttered slightly . She could feel Carter staring at them coldly .

A few seconds later , she said , " Please . " Without hesitation , George wrapped his arms around her waist and carried her toward the restroom . Carter watched them enter and close the door behind them .