I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 54 In the past , Carter would throw a birthday party for Rhea . He would invite friends and business partners . But this year , Rhea didn't want the fuss . Since they were on the verge of divorce , she didn't think that there was any point in celebrating . " Oh ? Is it Rhea's birthday tomorrow ? Well , since I'm here , I can help decorate the place , " Lauren offered . Because everything happened so suddenly , no one had really prepared anything . Carter wasn't planning to invite any business partners this year - maybe just a few close friends .

Rhea replied calmly , " No need for that . I've got work tomorrow . I probably won't even be home . " She found a casual excuse to turn it down . But Lauren insisted . " Oh , come on . You need to celebrate your birthday . You just focus on work , and I'll handle the rest . " Rhea frowned ever so slightly . " Tyler , Leah , you two should get some rest . " " Sure , sure , " Tyler replied . Rhea chatted with them briefly , then went upstairs to be with the kids . At this point , the only thing keeping her in this house was them . Once she was gone , Leah turned to Tyler , scowling .

" Why are you being so polite to her ? " " She's Carter's wife , " Tyler replied , confused . " Wife ? " Leah lowered her voice . " Did you not see Lauren here ? What do you think that means ? " " What do you mean ? She's ... the kids ' birth mother . It's normal for her to visit . " Leah thought he was just plain stupid . " Visiting is one thing . But living here as if it were her house ? I think Carter still has feelings for Lauren . They might get back together . Stop being so nice to Rhea . If Lauren ends up with Carter , we don't want to be on her bad side .

" The Jamison family's future now rested with Carter . So , they couldn't afford to offend him . And at the moment , Lauren looked more like the lady of the house than Rhea did . They needed to be smart about their stance . At that thought , Leah tugged Lauren aside warmly , " You should have some rest . Don't wear yourself out . I've always thought that you and Carter were a perfect match . It's funny how life brings people back together . " Lauren's cheeks flushed . " Oh , Leah , don't say that . I just missed the kids and came to see them . " As she spoke , her gaze drifted toward Carter .

It carried a trace of shyness . But Carter said flatly , " Aunt Leah , Rhea is my wife . Please don't say things like that again . " Leah froze , and Lauren's smile stiffened at the corners . 1/2 Chapter 54 Leah said , " Ah , right . It wouldn't be good if Rhea heard that . " +25 BONUS Later , after Carter went to his room , Mia grumbled , " We came all this way, and Rhea barely says a single word to us . What kind of attitude is that ? She's nothing like you , Lauren . I've always loved you best . I still wish you were my sister - in - law . " Lauren gave her a soft smile .

" What matters most to me is that Carter's happy . " " You're way too kind . I'll always root for you , my dear sister - in - law , " Mia whispered . Upstairs , Rhea quietly entered the master bedroom and began setting up to sleep on the couch . " What are you doing? " Carter asked as he walked in . Without turning , Rhea replied , " I don't think it's right for us to share a bed anymore . ' " 1 There was no love left between them . Sleeping on the same bed just felt wrong . However , Carter reached out and grabbed her wrist . The moment Rhea looked up , her heart skipped a beat .

His eyes were red - rimmed , and the only thing reflected in them was her . Carter recalled how , the moment she returned , the two kids stopped acting out , ate their meals quietly , and went to bed without a fuss . He suddenly realized just how important Rhea was to this family . She was irreplaceable . Today's Bonus Offer GET IT NOW X