I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 512 " Everyone has the right to fight for what's best for them . As long as you think it's worth it , do whatever feels right , " Sawyer said . " I've already sent people over . They're my assistants . If you need anything , just let them know . " Kate snapped to her senses . " You're ... " He casually said , " Professor Pearson asked me to look out for you , so this is part of my responsibility . " Kate's heart skipped a beat . She closed her eyes and said hoarsely , " Thank you .

" This was the first time she'd felt someone care about her without any ulterior motive , after being drained for so long . It stirred something in her . Aside from Evie and the old Rhea , no one had ever shown her this kind of selfless concern . Her female friends from the past had only gotten close to her because of her reputation or because they wanted favors from her parents . After Evie's passing and the fallout of her friendship with Rhea , no one had comforted her like this . So , she was genuinely grateful for Sawyer's call . Kate took a deep breath and stood up .

She had chosen this path , and there was no turning back . It was her or Rhea - only one of them would come out on top , and she couldn't stand the thought of Rhea being so full of bliss . Fortunately , Lauren was in too much pain that day to keep stirring up trouble for Kate . Also , oddly enough , Seamus hadn't gone off the rails , either . Later that evening , Kate stepped out of the hospital to grab a bite to eat . Just as she finished and started heading back , her phone rang . It was Sawyer again . " Hello ? " Her tone softened without her realizing it .

His voice was slightly raspy , like he'd just woken up . " You're still up ? " " Yeah . I just finished eating . " Kate walked alone down an unfamiliar street , feeling an unexpected sense of ease . " Sawyer . " " Yeah ? " " Have you ever been in love ? " she asked . The line went quiet for a few seconds . Then , Sawyer said , " No. " " So you probably can't imagine what it's like to love someone , huh ? " Kate smiled . She could hear him fiddling with a lighter over the phone .

He sounded lazy and relaxed as he asked , " Is that what you're really asking , or are you wondering about loving someone you can't have ? " Kate's lashes fluttered . " What ... What have you heard ? " Sawyer chuckled . " I don't care about your past . That has nothing to do with me . " Chapter 512 For some reason , Kate felt a wave of relief . " Can you talk about it ? " Sawyer asked . " About what ? " " About your feelings for George Snider .

" +25 BONUS Kate's face flushed with a hint of embarrassment , though she tried to compose herself , as if she were once again the epitome of poised grace among the Draventh heiresses . " There's nothing to say . It was just a misunderstanding . " A misunderstanding that she'd failed to stop in time . " And now ? " " What ? " " Have you moved on ? " Sawyer asked . Kate wasn't truly shameless . It was only when George was involved that she would become stuck and stubborn . She knew that it wasn't right to talk about this with Sawyer - it would be disrespectful to him .

" Since I promised my dad that I'd take things seriously with you , I'll keep my word , " she said . This international call left her heart feeling like it was on a roller - coaster ride . " I respect all your decisions , and I won't meddle or force you into anything . But if you're open to starting fresh and embracing a new life , I think ... I could help you out with that , " Sawyer said . Kate's cheeks warmed as she began to feel shy . " Help me out ? " " For example , you can call me if you're feeling down . Anytime .

" When Kate returned to the hospital , Sawyer's words still echoed in her mind . It gave her a sense of security she hadn't felt in ages . When she was a child , George had said something similar to her . But back then , he only saw her as a sister- nothing more . Yet that sense of safety and stability he'd given her had been so comforting that she'd clung to it for years , unable to forget about it . Chapter 513 Chapter 513