I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 367 Marcus pressed his lips together . Kate murmured to herself , " She'll probably end up as the biggest laughingstock in Draventh , won't she ? " +25 BONUS Something in her tone unsettled him . He hurried to calm her . " You should get some rest . There's still time before the trial . Maybe we can find another way to help your parents . " Kate leaned back against the couch . " I'm hungry , Marcus . " After eating that meal by herself , she had thrown it all up . " Let me stay here for a while , " she added . Marcus agreed . " Sure . I'll order food from a restaurant .

" The next day , heavy snow blanketed the city . Carter arrived with the children at Kate's invitation . The moment they walked in , Arielle spotted Kate and immediately smiled . " Ms. Pearson ! " They had met before , so both Arielle and Adrian recognized her instantly . Kate wore a white sweater and black pants , her hair loose around her shoulders . She looked gentle in every way . The children were especially drawn to her . " I'll go see Mr. Cain , " Carter said from the doorway . Without turning , Kate led the young siblings inside . " Mr. Jamison , you're invited to dinner .

Please make sure to be back on time . 11 Carter's face darkened . " I know . " Inside , Kate had laid out a table full of food for the children . " Ms. Pearson , isn't my mom coming ? " Arielle asked . Propping her chin on her hand , Kate smiled . " It's almost the New Year . She's busy planning a trip with her boyfriend . Do you two want to go along ? " Arielle's eyes sparkled . " Yes ! I want to see Mom . Even from afar would be enough . " " Ask your dad to take you , then . " Kate poured Arielle a glass of milk . " Arielle , I haven't spent much time with your mom before .

How was she doing at Colburn ? Can you tell me what happened there ? " Arielle spoke without hesitation , telling stories of all the things Rhea had done with them . Her face and eyes lit up with pure joy . Kate fiddled with her phone , then brushed a hand over Arielle's cheek . " I remember you meeting your mom's new boyfriend , didn't you ? " " Yes . " Kate lowered her gaze . " That was while she and your dad were fighting , wasn't it ? " " Yeah . She was really sad then . " 1/2 Chapter 367 " And when you first met him , he told you that he was your mom's brother ?

" Arielle thought for a moment . " Yes . " Adrian , who had been quiet until now , suddenly spoke up . " Ms. Pearson , I'm thirsty . " Kate said , " I'll get you some water . Your leg is still healing , so you should avoid drinking too much milk . " " Thank you , Ms. Pearson , " Adrian replied politely . Once she stepped away , he frowned and whispered to Arielle . " Why is she asking so many questions about Mom ? " " She's Mom's best friend , " Arielle said . +25 BONUS Adrian's smile faded . " While I was at home recovering , I saw some news on my digital tablet . People are saying that Ms.

Pearson and Mom are at odds , and that Ms. Pearson might have done something bad to her . " Arielle's eyes widened . " Really ? " " Yes ! " Adrian took a moment to think . " We had better not reveal too much . " Arielle's mind worked fast . Kate had hurt Rhea and was now asking about her so intently . She was sure that Kate didn't have good intentions . Just then , Kate returned with a glass of water and handed it to Adrian . " Here you go . " After sitting down , she turned her attention back to Arielle . " I remember that Mr. Snider even stayed at Rhea's villa in Colburn once .

You two have been there too , haven't you ? " The siblings blinked , then answered in unison , " We forgot . " Forgot ? Kate frowned .