I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 377 The more Kate admired George , the more unfair it seemed , to the point where she thought that Rhea didn't deserve him . Connor frowned . " Kate ... How did you end up like this ? " At that , Kate turned to him sharply . " I've always been like this . You taught me that if I wanted to do something , I had to do it perfectly . I was born a woman , so I had to be gentle , poised , and a model of a scholarly family , I had to excel in my studies to honor our family . " She stood up . " You have no sons , so you told me that a woman could carry a family too .

With a capable husband , I can be the backbone of this household . I chose George , and he meets every standard . So why are you still unhappy ? " Evie froze , surprised to realize that the daughter she had always been proud of had harbored that mindset all along . " I just wanted you to grow strong and independent . Not like those backward people who think women are useless and only meant for marriage . One day , when we're gone , you can have a skill to survive on your own ! " Suddenly , Evie began coughing violently , and blood appeared on her palm . " Mom ! " Kate shouted in alarm .

" Honey ! " Evie was rushed to the hospital immediately . However , the test results hit the Pearsons like a sledgehammer . Evie was in the late stage of lung cancer . The blood from her cough was simply because she had coughed so hard that her throat had torn . Kate nearly collapsed . She forced out a strained smile as she asked the doctor , " Are you joking ? Could it be a misdiagnosis ? My mom has regular checkups . How could she ... " " Her last checkup was back in February . That was almost a year ago , " the doctor said . Cancer was terrifying in its speed and unpredictability .

Kate sank into a chair . The color on her face drained visibly . " Ms. Pearson ... " Tanner helped Kate out of the doctor's office . " Ms. Pearson , your family needs you now . Mr. Pearson is old and still hasn't fully recovered from being in custody . You can't afford to falter now . " ' Kate steadied herself as fast as possible . With medical advances of that day , even if a full cure wasn't possible , there should at least be ways to relieve or manage it . " Don't tell my parents yet . I'll contact a specialist . If Mom asks , just say ...

there's a shadow in her lungs that needs attention , " Kate instructed . Evie was smart . So , hiding the truth from her completely was impossible . Tanner nodded . " Understood ! " Finances weren't an issue for the Pearsons , but the real need was access to a medical expert . Later , the doctor said , " Ms. Pearson , I can recommend a specialist in this area for you . " " Thank you , doctor ! " 1/2 Chapter 377 +25 BONU Kate left her contact information and began reaching out to her parents ' former students privately .

Connor and Evie had mentored countless individuals who had gone on to excel in various fields . There was always hope . Yet , her first call went to the specialist the doctor had recommended . " Hello , is this Professor Karla Manning ? " Kate asked . " And who is this ? " Karla replied . " I'm Kate Pearson . I got your contact from a doctor at Draventh First Hospital . " Karla repeated the name and looked over at her cousin beside her . " Kate Pearson ? " Janae frowned at once . Karla stepped a little farther away to continue the call .