I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 348 " Mr. Jamison , we're here , " Glen said . Before heading to the Ravelle residence , Carter had one more stop to make - a cafe . " Arielle , Adrian , wait here for me , " he instructed . Arielle and Adrian nodded obediently . They knew that they were going to get Rhea to forgive Carter . In the past , just seeing Rhea would have made the siblings so happy that they would have been practically dancing with joy . But that day , there was no joy on their faces . Carter , determined as ever to follow through with his plan , didn't notice it .

He stepped out , pulled on a mask , and entered the cafe . Looking at the rearview mirror , Glen asked , " Ms. Arielle , are you upset ? " Arielle lowered her head . After a long moment of hesitation , she replied , " I don't want Mom to make up with Dad . " She had read the news article and learned that Rhea had a new boyfriend and looked genuinely happy . Arielle and Adrian knew that they couldn't be selfish and try to claim Rhea for themselves . After all , she wasn't their birth mother . She deserved the best . But Carter ... wasn't exactly a good choice . At least , not for Rhea .

Arielle was mature for her age . She was wise enough to tell right from wrong . Inside the cafe , in a private room , the air smelled faintly of coffee . Behind the table sat a poised beauty in a short coat . Her long hair was pinned neatly with a clip . " Mr. Jamison , " Kate greeted . She smiled but remained seated . Carter approached and pulled off his mask . " It really is you . " He wasn't sure if it had really been Rhea's best friend who called last night until he saw her in person . On the phone , Kate's tone had been tinged with melancholy .

She had asked him to meet the next day at a cafe to talk about Rhea .. Carter was full of regret now . He needed to know everything about Rhea . 1/2 Chapter 345 +25 BONUS " What would you like to drink ? " Kate asked . " Just water , " he replied . " Now , what did you want to tell me ? " He wasn't in the mood for coffee . Kate's expression was soft , and her voice was gentle as she said , " I just felt so bad for Rhea that I couldn't bring myself to reach out to you . " " What happened to her ? " " Honestly , I had a very poor impression of you .

By all rights , I should have sided with Rhea and kept you two apart . But she's not doing well . " Kate sipped her coffee . Carter's anxiety spiked . " Not doing well , how ? " " I'm often with her . Now and then , she mentions you and even goes through old photos of the two of you . And she misses the kids so badly that she would sometimes cry . I'm frustrated with her for not moving on , but I can't bear to see her in pain . If you still care about her , you need to find her and comfort her . " Kate's gaze was sincere as she spoke .

Carter could tell that Kate was being resistant toward him , which made him believe her words . Nevertheless , doubt crept in . He asked , " But isn't she dating George now ? " Kate sighed . " It's not real . She's just trying to force herself to forget you , and her family pushed her to find someone socially suitable . After everything that happened , she was angry and needed to vent . If she truly had feelings for George , you wouldn't have even been involved back then . " Carter perked up . " Are you serious ? " Kate stared straight at him .

Her eyes held a trace of coldness , as if she were exasperated . " I got it . " Carter clenched his fists . Since Kate was close to Rhea , he figured that her words had to be true . Rhea had chosen George for her family's reputation and to spite him . There was never any real emotional connection between them .