I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 307 Carter suddenly hugged Lauren . " Lauren , I'm so happy ! " +25 BONUS At that moment , it became even clearer to him that Liam and Rhea were priceless treasures . He had been foolish not to seize this connection sooner . Snapping back to reality , Carter instinctively let go of Lauren . " I'll be busy for a while , but I'll come see you whenever I can . " Lauren forced a smile . " It's fine . Focus on your career . I understand . " Carter's gaze drifted to her belly . " I'm putting you through a lot . " " That's not true . Just seeing you is enough for me .

Let's forget the past and look forward to a new life together . " Lauren wore a look of understanding . Carter nodded , his eyes gleaming with greedy desire . " Of course . I've been through so much already. I'll make sure to cherish the present . " Lauren placed her hands on her belly . She , too , hoped for Carter's success . Once their son was born , he would be a natural aristocrat . She believed that she would rise in status through her child . Three days remained until the weekend . During this time , Carter worked diligently on his rehabilitation , practicing walking step by step .

From the initial faint pain , he gradually progressed to walking independently . If he walked slowly , no one could tell that his legs had been injured . Not only that , but he also had a new suit tailored just for the banquet that weekend . Two days were spent perfecting every detail . Carter was nervous and excited . On Saturday , he received another call from Liam . " Carter , are you free right now ? " " Yes , Liam ! Why do you ask ? " Carter asked anxiously . Liam gave him an address . " Come here . We'll talk in person . " " Alright ! I'll be there right away !

" In a teahouse in Draventh , the privacy was excellent . Conversations in the private rooms couldn't be 1/2 Chapter 307 +25 BONUS heard from the outside . Carter hurried inside . Only Liam was waiting in the room . Every time Carter faced Liam , he felt an inexplicable pressure . He lowered himself and nodded respectfully . " Liam . " " Have a seat , " Liam said , pouring a cup of tea for him . Carter felt a pang of unease . " Look at this . " Liam slid a document envelope toward him . Carter took it , puzzled . As he opened it , his heart skipped a beat . " Liam ... " His face turned pale .

Liam sipped his tea , unbothered . " Yes ? " Inside the envelope were Lauren's pregnancy test report and photos of Carter entering and leaving the private hospital . Carter panicked . " Liam , Lauren and I ... are just friends ! There's nothing between us ! " Liam smiled . " Do you dare say this baby isn't yours ? " Carter's throat tightened . He knew that if he lied , Liam had ways to uncover the truth . As he scrambled for a response , Liam spoke again . " Almost half of Draventh already knows that you are my son - in - law .

Someone else sent these to me , probably trying to create a scandal . " Carter's face paled even further . " Liam , I ... ' Liam raised a hand . " It doesn't matter . You are the man my daughter cares about , and I recognize you as my son - in - law . I can keep this under control , but you need to take a stand . " Carter's eyes widened with tension . " Liam , what do you want me to do ? " Liam set down his teacup . " I think someone plans to use this at tomorrow's banquet to embarrass us . If that's the case , this fact has to disappear . " Make the fact disappear ?

Did Liam mean to make the baby in Lauren's womb disappear ? Carter forgot how to breathe . Liam's tone remained calm and steady as he said , " The banquet starts tomorrow at 6:00 pm . There are over 20 hours left . That should be enough time for an abortion procedure , right ? " 1 2