I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 373 Kate scooped Arielle into her arms . " I promised you two that I'd bring you to see your mom . Did you see her ? " Arielle immediately covered her eyes . " It's their private time . I can't watch . " Noticing the commotion , George held Rhea closer and glanced toward them . Kate's figure entered his line of sight . He lowered his eyes and said , " It's getting late . Let's head back and rest . We'll explore the island tomorrow . " Rhea hadn't heard what was going on over there . When she looked up , her eyes were hazy . " Okay . " George guided her away in the other direction .

Seeing them depart , Kate didn't speak but quietly turned back with the two kids . " Arielle , Adrian , don't be upset with your mom . She's in love right now . When people are in love , they get so consumed by it that they can forget about other things . " Her goal was to make the kids dislike Rhea . Once their impression of her soured ... However , Arielle blinked in thought and said , " I understand , Ms. Pearson . " Kate looked down . " You do ? " " Mom worked very hard taking care of Adrian and me for all those years . She had no obligation to raise us, but she did .

Now that she's happy , so are we . " After saying that , Arielle tilted her head up to look at Kate . She chuckled inwardly . There was no way that Arielle and Adrian would blame Rhea for ignoring them . With Carter and Rhea no longer together , and her having met a good man , it was something to be happy about . Arielle's words threw Kate off . " But if this continues , Rhea might marry Mr. Snider and have other children . Then , she might forget about you and stop giving you her attention . " Adrian asked , " Why do we need Mom's attention so badly ?

We're grown enough to take care of ourselves . Any younger siblings will need her attention and love more . " At that moment , the siblings both had the same odd thought - Kate seemed intent on making them dislike Rhea . Kate was caught off guard . Suddenly, she smiled and murmured to herself , " Rhea really is something . " It seemed that Rhea had fully won the two kids over . Kate sighed . " But I think Rhea was already with Mr. Snider all along . Everyone says that she betrayed your dad . I really feel sorry for you two . " " Ms.

Pearson , " Arielle asked seriously , " you actually believed that lie ? " " What ? " Kate froze . Arielle's tone was matter - of - fact . " Even Dad didn't believe it . " If that foolish Carter didn't buy it , why did Kate ? Adrian stifled a laugh . " Ms. Pearson , you don't need to keep talking about Mom . Even if we don't see her , we'll always remember the care and love she gave us . " 1/2 Chapter 373 Kate found it hard to even force a smile . " Alright . I won't mention her again . " She figured that if words wouldn't do , then she would let them see it for themselves .

At night , George received information about the other group of guests . As he had expected , it was Kate . Besides that , she brought a few staff members and the two children . Carter wasn't with them . George wondered why the twins were with Kate . Jimmy Hodge approached . " Yes , Mr. Snider ? " Rocco handed over a check . " Please clear all the island guests . Consider this your gratuity . "