I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 402 " Kate , Aunt Evie left this for you , " Marcus said . It was a suicide note . Kate's eyelashes were damp , and her face was streaked with tears . She took the letter with shaking hands . Evie's handwriting was beautiful . She wrote , " Kate , my darling daughter, I've been happy being your mother for nearly 30 years . You fulfilled every dream I had of motherhood and made me the envy of all women . They all admired me for having a beautiful , intelligent , polite , kind , and considerate daughter . I was incredibly proud and honored . " But when did all of this change ?

Lately , I've been lying awake , unable to sleep , while thinking about it. It's my fault , and your father's . Our failure in raising you led to the criticism and scorn you face now . That's why I don't deserve to be a mother . I don't deserve to be called your mother . " Don't blame yourself . I'm gravely ill , and watching myself waste away , becoming neither human nor ghost ... I can't bear it . I want to remain beautiful in your eyes forever . " Kate , be someone who contributes to society , not someone caught up in schemes and struggles . You can't hold onto what isn't yours .

If there is a next life , I'll make it up to you and raise you to be the best version of yourself . " Goodbye , my daughter . These are my last words as Evie Palmer . " Tears fell onto the paper , spreading in wet circles . Kate suddenly let out a sob as regret and hatred surged in her heart . What she hated the most was the thought that perhaps Evie wouldn't have been driven to jump if she had eliminated those two people earlier . She gripped the bedsheet tightly , her bloodshot eyes so intense they could make anyone shudder . She looked up and said , " Get the best mortician for my mother .

" Evie's body was shattered beyond recognition and needed restoration . The hospital room was crowded with Connor's and Evie's students who had come to pay their respects . Kate insisted on getting out of bed . " Ms. Pearson , the doctor said that you need to rest . " Kate clung to the bed's railing , her face as pale as a sheet . " How can I ? My mother has just passed . I need to take charge and manage the guests coming to mourn . " 1/2 Chapter 402 +25 BONUS The moment she fully grasped Evie's death , she realized she was no longer a child . She had to keep the Pearson family afloat now .

All her emotions had to be suppressed for now , held back until the guests left . Only then could she finally grieve for Evie . Kate's eyes were swollen and dark with repressed grief . She closed them briefly and said to the butler , " Make the arrangements . " " Yes , Ms. Pearson . " The crowd gradually left the hospital , heading to the memorial venue . The Pearson family's staff , under the butler's direction , had everything arranged by the afternoon . Kate stood there , dressed in black , greeting mourners and accepting their condolences . She managed a faint smile as she faced them .

Meanwhile , news of Evie's suicide spread through Draventh . Within an hour , people began arriving . Leading them was Liora's father , the brother of George's father . " My condolences , " he said . Kate's gaze flicked to Liora beside him , her lips curling slightly . " Thank you for coming . " Other families arrived as well ... except the Ravelles . Finally , Seamus arrived , dressed in a black suit . Behind him , a large basket of flowers was placed at the entrance , its ribbon inscribed , " From the entire Ravelle family to the deceased .

" Kate clutched her chest as the metallic taste of blood rose in her throat . How dare Seamus ! Today's Bonus Offer