I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 353 Rhea said , " It's because she likes George . Kate sacrificed our friendship just to get him . She used you as a pawn . You're humiliated , your pride is gone , and she's just sitting back , ready to reap the rewards . How could you be so stupid ? " She took two steps back and stood beside George . " Your stupidity just made me realize how right my choices have been . The only way I would ever reconcile with you is if my brain completely stopped working . " Carter , let's just part ways .

If you refuse , I honestly won't hesitate to ask my family to drag you through the gutter , leaving you to scramble through life like a worm . When that happens , I'll take the kids in and raise them . I think George and I would be more than willing to be parents to those adorable children . " Rhea had said that on purpose . She had no intention of actually doing that . After all , George's opinion mattered too . " You ... " Carter's eyes reddened . He finally gave in . " Rhea , I've genuinely realized my mistakes . Lauren deceived me from the start !

I've seen her true colors , and I know that I've hurt you . Can you give me a chance to make it right ? " " I give chances to many people , " Rhea said , taking George's hand as she turned . " But not you . " Not you ... This time , she didn't even glance at Arielle and Adrian . She knew that some things had to be cut off completely to leave Carter with no way forward . Watching them leave , Carter stood alone , like a dead leaf abandoned in the harshest winter , trembling on the edge of collapse . A moment later , he collapsed to the ground with a thud .

When he passed out , Arielle and Adrian didn't feel any fear . They didn't even cry out to Rhea , who hadn't gone far yet . Glen saw what happened and quickly got out of the car to carry Carter in . He then took the family to the hospital . Carter had been drinking heavily lately and sleeping very little . He only fainted because he got too worked up . It was nothing serious . The next day was Abbie's birthday . Just before leaving , the Ravelles ' saw Rhea descending the stairs in a long black coat . Tall boots hugged her legs , and she wore sunglasses and a scarf .

" Let's go , " she said softly . Arthur was home this time and went along as well . Upon learning that Charlie and Lara had arrived at Draventh , Liora had sent them an invitation overnight . The Ravelles took three cars together to the venue . " Rhea . " Nathan looked at her . " What's on your mind ? " Leaning against the seat , Rhea replied , " I'm thinking about how to deal with Kate . " Kate's actions weren't very classy , but in high society , even disputes shouldn't be made public . Or at least , it shouldn't become a joke for others to see .

Still , Rhea couldn't shake the feeling that all this mess was her fault , and she felt sorry for her parents . Chapter 353 +25 BONUS At the Marsh residence , elite figures from the business world arrived one after another . Before the guests entered , security checked everyone to ensure that no one was carrying anything dangerous . Noticing Rhea's cold demeanor , the female security guard didn't dare search her . " Please go ahead , Ms. Ravelle . " " Thank you . " Only a faint trace of a smile remained on the half of Rhea's face that was visible .

Liora , as Abbie's daughter - in - law , was busy attending to the guests and had no time to chat with her friends . " Rhea , go to the lounge at the back . Valerie and the others are already there . " Rhea walked straight over . Before entering , she casually grabbed a glass of red wine from the tray a server was carrying .