I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 545 Chapter 545 What should have been a pleasant dinner turned tense after Cynthia's words . Bryan sat there , completely expressionless . +25 BONUS George looked at Cynthia . " I don't feel caught in the middle . I'll just listen to whoever is right . You can't assume that being an elder gives you more power . You made her uncomfortable first . You're still well and alive , yet you refused to attend our engagement party . You never considered her feelings , so why should she consider yours ? " He stood up from the table .

" Mom , being older doesn't give you the right to act recklessly , nor the authority to bully my future wife . Since you don't want peace in this family , I won't be coming back . " " Dad , Grandpa , come to my place when you have time , " George added . Bryan waved , silently telling him to go . Steven also gave George a slight nod . Once George left , Cynthia forced a bitter smile . Tears silently slipped down her cheeks . " I really am an outsider here . " Steven instructed the maid to help Bryan get some rest . Once again , the couple faced off on this issue .

Steven's voice sharpened as he said , " So you've decided that you don't want this family to be happy , is that it ? " Cynthia abruptly looked up . " Don't you dare say that to me ! You all sided with an outsider ! I never agreed to their relationship at first . Shouldn't Rhea have come to talk to me and explain the misunderstanding ? Instead , her selfish actions get the full support of all three of you! Where does that leave me ? " Steven felt that she had completely changed . " George is right . Why should Rhea have to please you ? Have you ever given her anything ? Raised her ?

Helped her in any way ? Nothing . She doesn't have any obligation to our family ! " " But she's with George ... " Cynthia protested . Steven suddenly raised his voice . " Listen carefully ! It's George who insists on being with her ! She's Liam's treasure ! Why should she have to appease you ? " His shout shook Cynthia to her core . " Did my mom ever make things so hard for you ? " Steven asked , confused . " Do you dislike Rhea , or are you set on tormenting your only remaining son ? " Cynthia froze . After a long moment , she covered her face and silently wept .

Steven , feeling exhausted , stood and walked toward the door . Before leaving , he instructed Maverick , " Have a psychiatrist come check on Cynthia . " He believed that she might have developed a psychological disorder . If that were the case , he wouldn't hesitate to send her for treatment . 1/3 Chapter 545 +25 BONUS Steven only had this one son left . No one - not even his own mother - could interfere with his happiness . Maverick nodded . " Understood . " O Meanwhile , Kate didn't visit the Ravelle residence personally . She knew she would likely be unwelcome and might be turned away .

Instead , she arranged to meet Angie . Their last encounter had been awkward , but Angie agreed to meet this time . Once seated , Kate smiled . " Angie , why are you looking at me like that ? " Angie hesitated , then finally asked bluntly , " Kate , did you really betray Rhea back then ? " She still couldn't believe that someone so gentle , intelligent , and beautiful as Kate would hurt the selfish , spoiled Rhea . 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.