I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 530 Kate's cheeks flamed a striking , undeniable red . +25 BONUS She seemed to have made up her mind , summoning the courage to openly declare her love in front of another man who wasn't George . " Yes . " Indeed , she was proposing to Sawyer . Whether out of envy for Rhea and George or simply because of Sawyer himself , Kate now wanted to shed all pretenses of formality and reserve and face him sincerely . She wanted to hold on to Sawyer , the one who could stand toe - to - toe with George . Not to mention , she had already begun to develop romantic feelings for Sawyer .

And surprisingly , those feelings were growing fast . Despite her nervousness , she didn't resent the uncontrollable surge of emotion . If anything , it brought her a quiet joy . Perhaps Evie felt bad for her from above and had sent her such a gentle , kind man , who was so much like George and perfectly to her liking . After saying that , Kate stepped into the kitchen to help Sawyer carry the beautifully prepared dishes to the table . She didn't bring it up again , but her heart was uncontrollably racing . Sawyer remained silent for a long moment .

Once they both sat at the table , he met her gaze and seemed to sense the nervousness behind it . Kate was starting to have second thoughts . She realized that she might have been a bit impulsive and reckless just now . Fortunately , Sawyer wasn't the kind of man to make her feel embarrassed , so he simply responded with silence . Kate clenched her hands and forced a composed smile . " Sorry , I was a bit forward . Just forget I said- " However , Sawyer interrupted her, his tone as gentle as always . " Isn't it usually the man who proposes ? " Her heart skipped a beat .

Her fragile pride , which had been on the verge of falling apart , steadied at his words . Kate even felt as if it were slowly being secured in place . Sawyer served some food onto her plate . " Women like romantic moments and the blessings of friends and family . How could I not give that to you ? I was just thinking about the right timing . " His tone was careful , and his thoughts were more meticulous than hers . It was this kind of considerate gentleness that made Kate's heart flutter uncontrollably .

She felt as if she had been transported back to the days when she had a crush on George . Every time she saw him 1/3 Chapter 530 shine in a crowd or felt the gentle care he showed her , her heart would leap , swell , and contract . Each pulse blurred the lines of her reason . After all this time , she was feeling the same intensity for someone else . Kate let out a soft breath . " Thank you . " " For what ? " Sawyer seemed genuinely curious . +25 BONUS Kate didn't answer right away . Instead , she picked up the glass of wine he poured for her and drank it down in one steady gulp .

The warmth seared down her throat as her eyes fixed on Sawyer's face . " Thank you for accepting my past , my flaws, my dark side , and even my schemes . " And for being willing to spend the rest of his life with her . She still couldn't bring herself to call herself cruel in front of Sawyer . In this relationship , Kate knew one thing for certain - gratitude outweighed everything else . And it was that gratitude that ignited a rapid , fierce affection for Sawyer . He continued to study her . " So ... do you have a favorite season ? " Kate lowered her gaze .

" A season isn't special on its own . It's special because of the people you experience it with . " No matter the season , being with the right person was what truly brought joy . C 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.