I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

2/2 Chapter 381 Chapter 381 +25 BONUS Kate said slowly , " I don't think she truly loves you . She's only feeding her vanity . Otherwise , why would she have hidden her background from you from the start ? She probably just wanted to see your regret upon learning she's the Ravelle family heiress , to satisfy herself . " Carter clenched his fists , his eyes darkening with red veins . After a moment , he shouted hoarsely , " No way ! Rhea isn't that kind of person !" His reaction stunned Kate . She asked , " You think she isn't ? " Carter took a deep breath .

" I used to think that she did it on purpose , too . But after living with her for six years , I know exactly what kind of person she is . You don't need to slander her just to ease your own bitterness over unrequited love . " Kate hadn't expected Carter to defend Rhea . She frowned . " Do you still love Rhea ? " " She's the only person in this world who has ever truly cared for me . How could I not love her ? I've never stopped loving her . I was only deceived by that bitch Lauren , which caused me to misunderstand Rhea and hurt her .

" Now , mentioning all this , Carter almost wished he could kill his former self . Kate felt as if an invisible hand was tearing at her throat and chest as she listened to him . She couldn't understand why Rhea had so many people protecting and loving her . Even someone like Carter , fallen and broken as he was now , still didn't hate her . " Are you out of your mind , Carter ? " Kate was being a little extreme . " She never considered you at all when she was off being affectionate with other men . After the divorce , she ignored your kids entirely . And you still think she's a good person ?

" Carter smiled wryly . " We're divorced . Why should she care for my kids ? She has no obligation to do so . I was too selfish back then , thinking that she had a responsibility to help me take care of the kids . But they aren't hers , and I'm their legal guardian . No one has the right to judge her for this . She was their stepmother for six years , giving everything she could . I should be grateful . " But understanding it now was meaningless . Kate clenched her teeth so hard that her jaw ached . " She's their stepmother . Once a stepmother , always a stepmother .

She is responsible for the kids ! " Her tone turned cold . Frowning , Carter looked at her strangely . Suddenly , Kate smiled . " The kids have always wanted her . Last time , they only caught a glimpse from afar . Now , she's getting engaged . Aren't you going to try one last time ? " Try one last time ? To win Rhea back ? Kate stared intently at his dazed expression . " Send the kids to the Ravelle residence . George is a domineering man . If he sees your kids calling her ' Mom ' every day , he surely won't be able to bear it .

And since Rhea cares so much about the kids , they'll definitely clash . " Carter was tempted . He couldn't deny that part of him still hoped to see Rhea and George split up . He rose . " It's getting late . I should go . " Kate lowered her eyes . " If you send the children directly , Rhea probably won't see you . Here's what we'll do . Send them to me first . I'll bring them to my friend , and she'll send them to the Ravelle residence . "