I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 411 When Carter regained consciousness , he saw Lauren and Mia on the couch , chatting . Their voices were the only sounds in the hospital room . He didn't know what exactly they were talking about , but he picked up on a few cosmetics - related terms . They also giggled now and then , seemingly in good moods . His gaze moved to his hand , where the IV needle had been inserted . It looked exceptionally pale . The liquid in the IV drip fell , drop by drop . Carter suddenly remembered the past .

Whenever he was unwell , he would see Rhea by his side when he opened his eyes , no matter the time . She would either be seated by his bedside or resting her head on the edge , sleeping while keeping an eye on him . She would immediately notice when he was awake and anxiously ask him how he was doing . She would fuss over him , wanting to know whether he was hungry or if he felt any discomfort . Every time , he was pampered . She would do everything for him , and he wouldn't need to lift a finger or worry about anything . She had taken excellent care of him .

All he would need to do was focus on his career because she would handle everything else behind the scenes . But back then , instead of feeling comforted or reassured , he found Rhea's attentiveness excessive and bothersome . Carter remembered that he had once said to her icily , " It's just a minor illness . Do you need to be so cautious ? I need to work , so stop asking me if I need to eat . Now , get out . " He racked his brains , trying to recall how Rhea had looked then . The smile on her beautiful face had faded , and she had quietly left while holding his soup .

It had never mattered to him in the past . But now , looking back , he wanted to slap himself hard . So he did . When the slaps rang out , Lauren and Mia , who were engrossed in their conversation , finally realized that he was awake . They were startled by the noise . " Carter , what are you doing ? " Mia hurried over and grabbed Carter's hand , stopping him . He had only slapped himself a few times , but his right cheek already had a clear handprint on it . He looked up at Lauren and asked , " Why are you here ? " She pursed her lips . " You're the father of my children .

How could I not come to see you when you 1/2 Chapter 411 +25 BONUS collapsed from exhaustion ? " Even now , Lauren was acting like a helpless victim , as if everything had happened due to cruel twists . of fate . She made it seem like she was weak and always forced into things against her will ! Carter had had enough . He closed his eyes and sucked in a breath . " You're not needed here . Please leave . " Lauren lowered her head . " I ... " " Carter , Lauren was kind enough to visit you . No matter how upset you are , you can't just chase her off like this .

Rhea dropped by earlier - why didn't you snap at her ? She raised the children , so she has to be responsible for them ! Honestly , people from small towns just don't have any class ! " Mia scoffed . Lauren's lashes fluttered . Carter had been unconscious for over two hours , and she had been there for an hour and a half . Despite hearing Mia insult Rhea all that time , Lauren never explained anything about Rhea's true identity . Carter glanced at her before asking Mia , " A small town ? Do you think that's what Draventh is ? You sure know your stuff .

" " Aren't Draventh's surrounding counties small towns ? " Mia retorted . Carter , plagued by dizziness and discomfort , said , " Tell your parents to take you back home . " She immediately felt angered and wronged . " We only came to visit you because we were worried about you ! How can you be like this ? " Lauren quickly stepped in to defuse the argument . " Carter , don't be so harsh ... " His eyes flew open at her words . He remembered how , back in Colburn , Lauren would feign magnanimity and tell him to calm down and talk nicely whenever he and Rhea got into fights .

What was there to talk about ? Mia had the wrong idea about Rhea's background . Even if others didn't know the truth , could Lauren claim the same ? Yet there she was , acting like a peacemaker ! Lauren didn't notice the change in the look Carter was giving her . She continued doing what she did best and said , " Mia was just standing up for me . " She turned to Mia and added , " Be nice when you're talking to Carter . I don't want you two to get into a fight over me , so I'll get going . " 2/2 Chapter 412