I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 454 Kate felt that all the hardships and trials she had endured were just steps on the path to her future , so she could keep holding on . She believed that sooner or later , the tide would turn . Connor would find the evidence to take down the Ravelle family , and she would marry Sawyer . That was the moment she could finally sympathize with Rhea . Everyone else would finally see how gracious and kind she was , while Rhea would be exposed as petty and vindictive . With that thought , Kate thought that this minor setback didn't matter now . " Miss , wait ! " Kate was stopped again .

A hint of irritation showed on her face . " What now ? " " There's something wrong with the gift you brought . " Something wrong ? Kate's pupils constricted . " Don't talk nonsense . " The guard looked helpless . " It seems to have expired . " Expired ? Kate's expression was nothing short of spectacular . Coincidentally , a new guest had just arrived . The moment she stepped out of her car , she overheard that line . She froze for a moment , equally confused , then quickly understood . The young heiress subtly glanced at Kate , handed her the invitation to the guard , and walked inside .

As she went , she furiously typed on her phone in the Draventh Young Ladies ' group chat . " Help ! I just saw the funniest thing this year ! " I just arrived at the Ravelle residence and saw Kate at the entrance . The security asked her to take back her gift because ... " Because her gift had expired ! Hahaha ! I'm dying laughing ! " Most of the young ladies in the group weren't at the Ravelle residence , as they planned to attend the engagement party with their parents . Those attending that day were guests in Draventh who were unable to attend on the actual day .

They 1/3 Chapter 454 came early to offer congratulations . Once the news spread in the group , the chat blew up . Everyone mocked Kate . " Has the Pearson family really fallen so far that they're giving expired gifts now ? " +25 BONUS " Is she doing this on purpose ? Trying to make Rhea sick so she would be humiliated at the engagement party ? How vicious ! " " Everyone knows that she isn't over Mr. George yet . People used to say that she was well - educated , poised , and graceful . Don't change the meaning of those words ! " " This is hilarious . I have to tell my friends!

" It wasn't until Kate slunk away from the Ravelle residence that she realized that she had become the laughingstock of the social circle . After Evie passed , she thought that the group chat was too chaotic , so she left it . But before leaving , she had sneakily added her secondary account . Sitting in her car , she happened to check her phone and nearly exploded on the spot . Her face darkened with a fierce , almost vicious expression . She quickly tossed the phone aside and squeezed her eyes shut , forcing herself to calm down .

There was no denying that Kate's endurance was extraordinary . " Rhea , why do you have to push me like this ? " she thought . Kate spent several days at home , blocking herself from all outside news . The next day was Monday , and she had to report to her new job . Having barely ever worked , she felt a little out of place . When she finally turned her phone back on , a flood of news notifications popped up . They were all reporting on George and Rhea's engagement from the previous day . Kate's hand trembled , and she accidentally tapped on one of the notifications .

The screen filled with an image of George and Rhea kissing on stage . Standing tall and imposing , he held Rhea carefully within his arms . Her smile was bright , and her eyes shimmered with moisture . In their eyes , it was as if no one else existed . 213 Chapter 454 Kate hurled her phone across the room , as if she had seen something disgusting At the same time , she made a decision . " Get the car ready ! " +25 BONUS Kate arrived at Jamison Manor . The place was now quiet and subdued , a far cry from the bustling grandeur of recent months . A maid led her inside .

In the living room , a drunk Carter frowned at her . " Kate ? What are you doing here ? " 3/3