I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

The sting of such a contrast wrapped around Kate completely , making her feel a suffocating pressure . Ever since she was young , she had always been the one who stood out . Even with Rhea around , she could still hold her own . Friends , familiar elders , and visiting businessmen from afar , as well as those overseas , had all praised her . She had worked tirelessly , studied hard , and enriched herself , all in the pursuit of earning their admiration . Yet , how could all her efforts be so easily shattered by Rhea ? Kate didn't think she had ever wronged anyone present .

In the past , they had all called themselves close friends , claiming it was perfectly honorable to pursue their desires . So why , now that she had tried , had everyone drawn a line and distanced themselves from her ? Kate found these people so hypocritical that it made her sick and filled her with disgust . She rose from her seat . With a calm smile , she picked up her glass and raised it lightly . " Since I'm not welcome here , I'll take my leave . " After downing half the wine , she set the glass down and briskly walked out . Rhea admired Kate's resilience .

Yet , the more controlled she appeared on the outside , the more it revealed just how dark and twisted her inner world must be . " We've been blind all these years , " Valerie murmured . The others silently agreed . They had never scorned healthy competition . But what had Kate done ? Nothing she did matched proper behavior . Her actions were disgraceful and made anyone associated with her feel ashamed . " She doesn't act like a lady from a prominent family at all . Her behavior just keeps getting worse , " Carolyn muttered bluntly . Elena looked puzzled . " Is the Pearson family extensive ?

" The room fell silent again . In the end , Evelyn answered , " No. The Pearson family barely has a dozen people , counting distant relatives . " 1/2 Chapter 437 +25 BONUS It wasn't precisely a well - established family . A mere 20 years of history hardly counted for anything Otherwise , the Ravelle family , with nearly a century of legacy , would be sitting on the throne . At that moment , George quietly left the small dining room . Maverick received instructions and carried them out silently . Outside , snow continued to drift . Draventh's winter was far from over .

It would last until March or April , when the ice and snow finally melted , welcoming the brief spring . " Ms. Pearson , please wait . " Kate froze and turned . When she saw Maverick hurrying with a bundle of things , her eyes lit up . She wondered if George had asked him to come . Would he offer her a word of comfort ? After all , they had grown up together . Kate's smile brightened a little . " Mr. Cardenas . " But when she saw what Maverick was carrying , her smile stiffened . He returned all the gifts she had brought . " Ms. Pearson , Mrs. Snider has everything here .

Your thoughtfulness is much appreciated . Please take these back and give them to Mr. Pearson . " Kate knew that this wasn't Cynthia's idea . Cynthia would never reject her like this . Returning gifts was like a slap in the face . She didn't think that this was George's doing either . No matter what , George wouldn't go so far as to humiliate her like this . Kate tried a different approach . " Is Rhea worried about me ? " Maverick had seen enough of the world of the elite to understand the subtext in her words . " It is Mr. George's decision . Mrs.

Pearson passed away not long ago , and he understands the expenses your family spent on her treatment . He also thanks you for visiting Mrs. Snider . "