I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

+25 BONUS Chapter 521 Rhea asked , " Are you thinking of calling off the engagement ? " George frowned . " Of course not . " He was worried that she might be the one to back out . After all , he knew that she didn't have strong romantic feelings for him when they'd first gotten together . When the drinks arrived , Rhea sprawled out beside George , draping one leg over his as she held her beer glass . She said , " I want you to help me shower every day once we're married . I'm kinda lazy , you know . " He committed that to memory . " Deal . " She shot him a look .

" And when we're free , I want us to have dinner together every night . " He nodded . " Done . " She raised an eyebrow . " Is there anything you'd flat - out say no to ? " He downed his beer in one gulp and glanced at her . " Breaking up or calling off the engagement . Those are non- starters . " At that moment , Rhea gave George an odd look . It was as if she were seeing a stranger . He showed a firm , almost stubborn calm she hadn't quite seen before . " You do realize that you're an important CEO , right ? Your schedule's not exactly wide open , " she said .

" Like my dad - he was often so busy in the past that he couldn't make it home for dinner . " There were too many business dinners and obligations that Liam couldn't get out of , after all . " Rules are made by people , " George said . " Why do you think I worked so hard all those years ? " He'd poured everything into building his reputation in the industry , making himself someone no one could afford to reject . Now , it was at a point where even if he skipped a meeting or a dinner , no one would dare give him an attitude . " What if you break your promise ?

" Rhea leaned closer , looking up at him expectantly . George's gaze dropped as a flicker of unease sparked in him . " What would you do ? " Would she get mad , ignore him , and go back to her parents ' place ? She thought about it . " I'll . " He waited in silence . " I'll force you to make it up to me the next day . George's heart skipped a beat . Rhea leaned against his shoulder . " You're my fiance , and you'll be my husband in the future . You don't have to keep spoiling me like this . We can talk it out if anything happens . Don't act like I'm some spoiled brat .

" 1/3 Chapter 521 +25 BONUS George's heart melted at her words . He pulled her close , his voice low and husky as he said , " You've always been amazing in my eyes . A beautiful , brilliant woman like you deserves to be spoiled . " She couldn't believe that he was spouting such lines like they were nothing ! Rhea hadn't even had much to drink , but she was already sleepy . She stretched out her arms and said , " Carry me to bed . " Without a second's hesitation , George scooped her up and carried her into the bedroom . The hotel staff had already changed the sheets and bedding .

Rhea lay on the bed . " I'm thirsty . " George got her water . She complained that the AC was too cold . He adjusted it . He stood by the bed and smiled at her without a trace of impatience . " Anything else , princess ? " She patted the spot next to her . " A bedfellow ? " George's eyes darkened . He turned off the light and climbed into bed , pulling Rhea into his arms . He said huskily , " Even if you only see me as a bedfellow , you've got to have me for life . Deal ? " He didn't dare hope that Rhea would love him as deeply as he loved her .

But even if they were just friends with benefits , he would take it because it was her . Rhea's heart twinged . How could she bear to let someone as wonderful as him feel disappointed ? She hugged him back and kissed his eyes in the darkness . He trembled , his breathing slowing . She said , " When I die , I want my tombstone to say that I'm only yours . " Her loyalty to love could withstand the test of time , but George still felt insecure . Fortunately , she didn't find it annoying Instead , she kept reassuring him , letting him know that she wasn't going anywhere .

His arms tightened around her , and he rasped , " Can you tell me you love me ? " 2/3 Sara Lili Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland's breathtaking cold.