I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 332 +25 BONUS At the Ravelle residence , Nathan stayed behind with his parents so the four of them could celebrate Rhea's revenge over dinner . " Rhea , care to have a drink with me ? " Liam asked , smiling . " Sure . " Rhea wore a loungewear dress . Her glossy hair fell in gentle waves . Ruby hadn't been this happy in a long time . " Nathan , go get one of those bottles I've been saving . That one's stronger but won't give you a headache , so you can really enjoy drinking it . " Nathan immediately went to fetch the bottle . Rhea looked at Liam . " Thanks , Dad .

" If he hadn't arranged all of this , she probably wouldn't have gotten rid of Carter so quickly . Liam asked , " Can you tell me something ? " " What is it ? " " About George ... " Liam frowned . " Was it an impulsive act or something more ? " Rhea fell silent . She couldn't claim that she loved George . After all , they hadn't been involved on a deeper level . After a moment of thought , she replied , " I want to try to get to know him better . I won't rush into anything because of Carter , nor will I give up hope in love and marriage .

Besides , you all know him well enough to feel assured . " During those years with Carter , her parents had worried themselves sick and were even heartbroken and disappointed . If she had to choose a partner again , she wanted someone they could truly approve of . Liam nodded . " No matter what , I want you to protect yourself . Don't rush into giving your all to someone . Take your time to think . If it feels right , then give yourself to them wholeheartedly . " " I got it , Dad . " Nathan returned with the bottle of wine , and the four of them clinked glasses and drank .

They talked about everything , with Liam occasionally asking Nathan about the company . Time passed quickly , and soon it was late at night . Liam , a little tipsy , was guided to his room by Ruby . 1/2 Chapter 332 " Rhea , " he called out . " Yes , Dad ? " He swayed slightly . " From now on , do whatever you want . I'll always protect you . " Rhea's eyes welled up with tears , and she nodded . " Thank you , Dad . " " You two , carry on . " Once Liam and Ruby left , Nathan looked at Rhea . " Are you serious about that ? " " About what ? " Rhea was stunned for a moment .

+25 BONUS Nathan's gaze turned serious . " Rhea , listen up , you can joke around with anyone , but not with George . If you're playing with his feelings , he- " " What are you talking about , Nathan ? " Rhea crossed her arms . " I won't play with his feelings . But if we aren't meant for each other , no one can help it . 11 " Okay , then . " Nathan stood . " Want to keep drinking ? " " I'm going back to my room . " Rhea had Philip bring a plate of snacks and some wine to the small balcony in her room . The balcony was enclosed by floor - to - ceiling windows and adorned with potted plants .

A round table , plush goose - feather cushions , soft lighting , and a custom speaker Nathan had ordered for her completed the space . She hadn't used the speaker in years . When she turned it on , the sound was still clear and ethereal . Outside , the snow fell steadily . In the blink of an eye , the year was almost over . Just two months remained until the New Year . Rhea poured herself a glass of wine , lifted it to the moonlight , and downed it in one go . This glass was a toast to the steps she had taken to get here . The moment she set the glass down , her phone buzzed .

It was a WhatsApp message from George . Chapter 333