I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Rhea and George locked eyes , their gazes flickering between warmth and coolness , a faint spark passing between them . Rhea let go and looped an arm around George's neck . Her breath was warm against his ear . " I've never believed that giving up on your parents is proof of loyalty in love . It may be out of impulse or foolishness . So don't worry . I won't treat family conflicts as if they were ours to fight over . " If you want to be with me , then I'll stand by you . But if it feels too hard for you , I'll just wish you well .

" As soon as she finished speaking , George pressed his lips to hers in a mix of frustration and urgency , as if trying to erase every defiant thing she had said . Wish him well ? Stand by him ? Didn't she want to marry him ? Moonlight glimmered in Rhea's eyes , the curtains swaying in its glow . She couldn't tell if the world was spinning upside down or if her mind had left her . Sweat stung her eyes , forcing her to shut them as wave after wave of George's punishment crashed over her . " George ... " Her voice cracked . He sank a possessive bite into the tender skin of her neck .

His voice came out rough and husky . " Go on . " " George ... " He wasn't letting up . " Say you love me . " Rhea forced her eyes open . His urgency was almost tangible . " Say it ! " Pressing her cheek to his sweat - dampened chest , she whispered in small , shaky breaths , " I ... love you ... " She admitted that part of her was still holding back . She knew that it wasn't fair , but she feared that another man like Carter might appear in her life . To protect herself , she treaded lightly in this relationship .

But Rhea also knew how wholly George had given himself to her and how safe he made her feel . Even with Cynthia's confrontations , George hadn't mentioned a single word of it . 1/3 Chapter 431 A night of exhaustion settled over them . +25 BONUS At 10:30 am , Rhea finally stirred awake . Her back ached , and no matter how she tried to sleep it off , she couldn't . And so , she decided to get up . When she sat up , she found that the space beside her was empty , but she didn't feel sad about it . She got out of bed and changed .

Just as she was brushing her teeth with her eyes closed , a voice suddenly came from behind her . " Rhea , you have to take responsibility for me . " Rhea's eyes snapped open . Through the bathroom mirror , she saw the tall figure leaning over her , his arms wrapped around her . His reliance on her and his anxiety were unmistakable . With toothpaste in her mouth , Rhea arched an eyebrow in confusion . George looked up , his eyes meeting hers in the mirror with deep emotion . " Yesterday was my first time . " Rhea started coughing uncontrollably .

She had nearly choked and took a long moment to recover . Even when she took a seat at the table , a faint smile still lingered on her face . George frowned . " Can you stop smiling ? " Rhea leaned closer , her voice soft . " Are you serious ? " Yesterday was his first time ? No way . George's gaze darkened . " Are you not going to take responsibility ? " That sounded like ... Rhea felt a little embarrassed . " No , I'm just surprised . " " So in your eyes, I'm that kind of man ? Even without a girlfriend , I can have ... " He trailed off . Rhea hurriedly said , " I didn't mean it like that !

" " What did you mean then ? " She sighed in defeat . " Fine . I'll take responsibility . " 2/3 Chapter 431 +25 BONUS George looked at her . " And how do you plan to do that ? " Rhea was confused . How could she take responsibility ? " Get engaged to me , " George stated . He had brought this up once after the New Year , but she had stayed silent back then . After all , she had only been divorced for a short while . It wasn't that she minded what others said . She was just worried that people might start gossiping about George . Noticing her silence , he pressed .

" So you don't want to take responsibility . " " I ... " " I'll call Nathan . " " Fine ! " Rhea said , stopping him . " Engagement it is ! " George raised an eyebrow . " Are you sure ? " Rhea sighed . " Yes . "