I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 297 +25 BONUS Carter wondered if George and Rhea were really close enough for him to even accompany her to the restroom . He gripped the wheelchair's armrests tightly and clenched his teeth until they ached . Rhea came from such a prestigious family , and George was now the head of Snider Group . Together , they were practically at the very top of Draventh society . And him ? He could barely hold his own in Draventh's circles . This gap filled Carter with both envy and resentment . All of this had once brushed past him .

The regret churned in his chest , making it hard for him to breathe . He couldn't stop himself from staring at the restroom . He would never allow Rhea to be with George . Absolutely not . Inside the restroom , Rhea leaned against the wall , feeling dizzy and weak . George let her rest against his shoulder and said softly , " You don't need to force yourself to go through this . 11 If she simply nodded , he could completely deal with Carter by himself . Rhea raised her head . Perhaps from the high fever , her eyes were glossy , and her cheeks flushed pink .

George's gaze was deep , filled with a powerful allure . " Sorry for using you over and over again , " Rhea said as she smiled self - deprecatingly . George raised an eyebrow . " I did it willingly . It has nothing to do with you . " " Let's head out . " The restroom door opened , and George carried Rhea out . He gently placed her back on the bed and thoughtfully tucked the blanket around her . " Mr. Snider . " Carter smiled . " Aren't you afraid of being called out for the way you're treating my wife ?

And aren't you worried about the consequences if your actions make my two kids lose their mother ? " George straightened up , his tall frame blocking Rhea's face . " That act won't work on me . " 1/3 Chapter 297 +25 BONUS As soon as he said that , his men entered the ward . " Mr. Jamison , please leave , " George said . Carter drew in a breath and looked toward Rhea . But George's body blocked her from view . She didn't speak up to stop George either . The bodyguards stood between Carter and George . Carter looked in Rhea's direction .

" Can you bear to let the kids be upset every day , looking for you ? Don't you know how much they rely on you ? " His strongest leverage now was Arielle and Adrian . He was trying to use them to pull Rhea back into the family . George suddenly smiled and said , " Mr. Jamison , your kids may be treasures to you , but not everyone sees them that way . If you can have them , raise them yourself . If you need help , hire a nanny . Goodbye . " With that , the bodyguards pushed Carter's wheelchair toward the door . He couldn't even stop them . " Rhea !

Adrian's seriously injured, and you haven't visited him even once . He's so sad and keeps wanting to see you . You- " The door slammed shut with a bang , cutting off Carter's voice . Carter's face darkened . He could no longer reason with Rhea . It seemed ... Inside the ward , Rhea's eyes met George's . She couldn't put her feelings into words , though something felt strange . " What's wrong ? " George sat on the couch . " Aren't you busy with work ? " Rhea asked . George chuckled lightly . " You want me to leave ? " " No ... " Rhea closed her eyes . " Carter won't let this go easily .

He's the kind of man who will do anything in pursuit of his goals . " " Rhea . " She opened her eyes . 2/3 Chapter 297 George narrowed his eyes . " Do you understand what power really means ? " She had never played political games , so she hadn't even considered it . +25 BONUS Chapter 298