I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

+25 BONUS Chapter 404 Connor seemed to see through Kate's thoughts and immediately snapped , " You lost because you lack character and because you turn on people without a second thought ! You lost because you lack the most precious qualities ! George would have to be blind to want someone like you , who's unrepentant and full of false righteousness ! " Kate was stunned by his words . Then , she laughed . " False righteousness ? I must've inherited that from you . " Connor's eyes widened . " What did you say ? " " Have you forgotten what you've done ? " Kate narrowed her eyes .

" You're supposed to be a respected teacher , yet you did something as despicable as preying on a defenseless college student . You didn't set an example , so what right do you have to judge me ? " Connor's eyes bulged , and he lunged forward , roaring , " Who told you that ? Who ? " " Who do you think ? " Kate sneered . " George threatened me with it long ago . If it weren't for me , you would already have been ruined . So , I must have inherited this habit of blaming others from you . " Connor clutched his chest , nearly coughing up blood from rage .

He collapsed onto the couch in great unease , his eyelashes trembling and his lips paling . Could George really dig up something from so long ago ? How could he ... If he knew , would he use it to threaten their family again ? " He's slandering me ! How can you believe him , you fool ? " Connor tried to defend himself as his gaze grew colder . Kate looked up , her mocking eyes landing on his guilty face . She didn't bother saying more and stood , heading to the liquor cabinet . " Mr. Pearson , Mr. Burton is here to see you , " a maid announced . Mr. Burton ? Sawyer Burton ?

Kate didn't pause . She had a maid fetch a glass , then sat on a high stool , sipping her drink while watching Sawyer enter . From a distance , he glanced at her , offering only a nod as a greeting . She returned a faint smile . " My wayward daughter's in a bad mood . Don't mind her . Have some tea , " Connor said . He was genuinely touched that Sawyer would visit at a time when the Pearson family's reputation was in tatters . " Mr. Pearson , the departed are gone . You must take care of yourself . At least you still have your 1/2 Chapter 404 +25 BONUS daughter .

There's still hope yet , " Sawyer said . Connor lowered his eyes . " After all this , how can Kate marry anyone in Draventh ? " He suddenly glanced at Sawyer . " You're not seeing anyone yet ? " " Work keeps me busy , " Sawyer answered evenly . Some time later , Sawyer left . Connor strode over to Kate . " Try spending some time with Sawyer . If things work out , you two can get married . " Kate looked up . " What ? " She was already tipsy , her mind consumed by Evie's suicide note . The words tore at her heart . " Sawyer is capable . He might help our family recover from this .

If I just leave like this , our family's name will be forever tarnished in Draventh's history . " Especially since George had uncovered that old incident . If it came to light , Connor could be held responsible and even face prison time . He couldn't let the reputation he'd built over a lifetime crumble like this . Kate was Kate , and he was himself . They weren't the same people . Kate's malice could be blamed on his failure as a parent , but if his misdeeds were exposed ... No ! The Snider and Ravelle families had gone too far . To keep tolerating this would be pure cowardice !

Connor took a harsh drag of his cigarette , saying hoarsely , " Tomorrow , I'll arrange for you to meet with Sawyer . " Today's Bonus Offer GET IT NOW X 2/2