I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 426 Elena's sincerity struck Rhea hard . She was almost humbled by it because she couldn't make that kind of promise to George . Rhea stayed quiet for a moment , perhaps out of instinctive protection for a woman showing such honesty . " Nathan ... He's a bit difficult . But from what I know about him , if he didn't like you , you wouldn't even be able to reach him at all . " Elena blinked . Seeing the confusion on her face , Rhea couldn't help but smile . " You just need to be bold and straightforward with him . Let him make the choice . If he says no , well , that's just fate .

But if he hesitates even a little , you disappear . " " Disappear ? " " He won't take the initiative when it comes to feelings . You'll have to push him . " Elena understood it completely . Nathan was the heir of a powerful family in Draventh , after all . It was normal for him to receive respect and praise . " I trust you , Rhea ! Cheers ! " Elena said solemnly , clinking her glass with Rhea's . And just like that , the two women spent the rest of the night drinking and talking , sharing stories from every corner of their lives .

Elena recounted everything about Lauren and Kate coming to her . Her disgust , disdain , and anger were evident . By 3:00 am , Elena left in her family car and headed back to Eryham . " Ms. Ravelle ? " Carmelo approached cautiously . Rhea wasn't drunk . She was just a little dazed . " It's fine . You guys can go to bed . " Carmelo hesitated , George had already messaged him five times that night . Rhea looked up . " I'll contact him . Go rest . " Only then did Carmelo finally relax and return to his room . A minute later ... " Hello?

" Rhea's voice carried a crisp , icy edge , like winter cracking over frozen water . 1/2 Chapter 426 +25 BONUS " Rhea . " George's voice was low and hoarse . " You're still awake ? " " Weren't you waiting for me ? " she asked . Their recent interactions had been superficial at best . Both of them felt it , but George especially . It left him feeling uneasy . He feared that Rhea hadn't fully let go of Carter , which was why he constantly felt the need to check on her . " I was just worried that you'd stay up too late , " George said . That was a lie . " You don't trust me ?

" Rhea's voice carried a trace of amusement . " Worried that I haven't moved on from Carter ? Or that I'd go back to him because of the kids ? " The question hung there , answered only by a long silence . George didn't want to lie to her about this , so he said nothing . Rhea lowered her gaze and poured herself a glass of wine . She stared out at the river and watched the boats roll by . The neon lights didn't stir even the slightest ripple in her eyes . " George . " " Yeah ? " " Since the day I chose to be with you , I've been sincere .

I'm not using you as a substitute for anyone or as a balm for bad feelings . To me , you're just you . And I'm very clear about the path I'm taking . I won't turn back . Even if one day we part ways , I still won't look back . " She offered him reassurance , yet at the same time handed him a bomb that could explode at any moment . " Rhea . " " Yeah ? " She sipped her wine , her eyes heavy with fatigue and the warmth of tipsiness . He asked , " Do you like me ? " Today's Bonus Offer