I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 544 Sawyer always supported Kate's wishes . He truly indulged her in every way . She was also glad to finally be part of Sawyer's life . In a way , they were already half a family , with few secrets left between them . Kate suggested meeting Sylvia partly as a test . She wasn't a teenage girl . She sensed that a man who was emotionally stable was either incapable of love or possessed a deeper complexity to his character . To understand Sawyer fully , she had to touch what or whom he cared about the most . Fortunately , he didn't resist .

Kate was pleased that she had found a man who , in her eyes , grew more exceptional by the day . Over the weekend , Kate personally delivered her engagement invitations to her old friends . When she visited their homes , the families of Valerie , Liora , Evelyn , and Carolyn didn't turn her away . After all , as elders , they couldn't be too harsh . After that , only the Ravelle and Snider families remained . Kate smiled as she approached the Snider residence . Cynthia greeted her warmly . " It's been so long . I thought you had forgotten me .

" She seemed to have forgotten any past tensions . She even instructed the maids to prepare Kate's favorite pastries . " Mrs. Snider , don't trouble yourself , " Kate said , helping Cynthia to sit . " I'm here to deliver an invitation . " " Invitation ? " " I'm getting engaged , " Kate replied , her cheeks flushing slightly . Cynthia's smile froze . " Engaged ? To whom ? I didn't hear a single word about it . " Kate explained , " He's not from Draventh , but he's very capable and works hard . He's the CEO of Zolantix Pharmaceuticals , Sawyer Burton . He's been too busy lately .

Otherwise , I would've brought him here to meet you and Mr. Snider . " Kate's greatest talent was charming the elders . Otherwise , so many of the other matriarchs wouldn't have been eager to see their sons marry her . Cynthia was silent for a long moment before she took the invitation . " I've heard of him . He's capable and principled . You've found a good match . Your mother would be pleased . " Even after all these years , Cynthia still felt a lingering regret for not having Kate as her daughter - in - law . 1/3 Chapter 544 +25 BONUS Kate looked around . " Mrs.

Snider , it feels like there are fewer maids in the house now . " " Oh , we don't need so many , " Cynthia replied , her tone guarded . Kate was well aware of what had happened and tried to comfort Cynthia . " Mrs. Snider , even if we weren't destined to be in - laws , I'm still like a daughter to you . If anything comes up , contact me at any time . George and I have moved on , and I hope you'll also accept Rhea . After all , she's George's beloved . I want everyone to be happy . " Feeling moved , Cynthia held Kate's hand tightly . " That's so nice of you .

" That evening , George returned home . He only came home every two weeks to have dinner with his family . At the table , Steven asked him about the company , how George and Rhea were getting along , and whether he had upset Liam . His concern was meticulous . Cynthia's expression darkened . " If I didn't know better , I'd think that my son had become a live - in son - in - law . 11 Steven frowned . " What do you mean ? As his father , I'm just reminding him to get along with the Ravelles . It's for the future . " " What's the point ? She's no good .

They've been engaged for a long time , and Rhea hasn't once come by to visit us . Is that her way of showing she's unhappy with me ? " If she had any sense , she would understand that George is caught in the middle , but she just does whatever she wants , never thinking of others . Even Kate knew enough to advise me to accept Rhea . Some people just don't compare . " Cynthia lost her appetite , so she put down her cutlery . Sara Lili Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion.

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