I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 301 Lauren stubbornly refused to listen . Carter frowned . " Lauren , to be honest , I don't have time to take care of you right now . Besides , we don't really have any relationship . What's the point of you having this child ? " Lauren hadn't expected him to say that . She clenched her hands tightly under the blanket . After a long pause , she said through her tears , " Don't worry . I won't interfere with your life . I won't tell anyone that we have a child . I know you want to live a good life with Rhea , and I'll wish you well .

" Lauren's compromise stirred a twinge of guilt in Carter . She loved him , albeit in a misguided way . He realized that he didn't need to treat her with such coldness and harshness . " Lauren , that would be too much for you . What if something happens to you ? How would I explain it to the kids ? " " It's not too much . Just thinking that I can have a child with you makes me feel like the happiest woman in the world . I don't care about status . " Lauren's gaze was soft and pitiful . Carter relented . " You don't have to do this . " " I do . " Lauren bit her lip .

" I've fought cancer before . I can endure this pain . " Carter knew just how painful cancer could be . If her cancer had truly recurred , it would be unbearable . He completely softened . " Lauren , take care of your body . I'll cover all the expenses . " Lauren pressed her lips into a faint smile . " Carter , just focus on your career . I'll take care of our child . You just need to come see us when you have time . I don't care about anything else . Status doesn't matter to me . " Carter stared at her deeply , feeling both guilt and unease .

He worried that the Ravelles might discover this through other channels , but he also knew that he could hide it carefully . " Lauren , once I succeed , I'll make sure you and the child have a comfortable life . " In these few exchanges , he had already tacitly accepted that Lauren would be his mistress . Lauren held his hand . " You've lost weight these few days . Haven't you been resting well ? " Carter hadn't received such concern in days . He had indeed been exhausted lately , but no one around 1/2 Chapter 301 +25 BONUS had noticed . " I'm fine . Everything's fine , " he said .

Lauren had also heard the rumors outside . Liam seemed to already accept Carter as his son - in - law , which temporarily gave Carter unprecedented influence . Lauren wouldn't be foolish enough to stir up trouble at this point . Instead , she would cooperate fully with Carter . She would wait until he had secured a position and status in Draventh before showing up with her three children . " Get some rest . I need to make a phone call , " Carter said . " Okay . " After he left , Holly took the chance to approach . Lauren whispered , " Are you sure the diagnosis reports are solid ?

" " Don't worry . They're all from foreign hospitals , just with the names changed , " Holly replied . Lauren narrowed her eyes . " Good . " She would make full use of the baby in her womb . Her plan was to make him Carter's favorite , replacing Adrian , and eventually inherit Jamison Group . " You've finally conceived again . Are you really not going to use this baby for something ? " Holly asked . Chapter 302