I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

After it was clear she could never be with George , Kate simply dropped all pretenses . Since Cynthia couldn't become her mother - in - law , Kate no longer saw any use in her and disregarded her like a complete stranger . Kate didn't even look at Cynthia . Her frown made it clear that she wasn't welcoming Sylvia at all . Cynthia bristled with anger . Kate was really ... " Sylvia , let's go , " Cynthia said, grabbing Sylvia's hand and tossing the unused invitation to the ground . " If I'd known she wouldn't welcome us , I wouldn't have come . " Kate parted her lips to speak .

But by this point , there was nothing she could do except have Cynthia hurry off with Sylvia . So , she didn't try to stop her . " Mrs. Snider , I'll explain everything to you later . I'm too busy today . I'm terribly sorry. " Kate still attempted to keep up appearances . Her words , however , effectively confirmed that she was fine with them leaving . Cynthia felt nothing but irony . She recalled what Kate had said earlier . It was true - she didn't like Rhea , but that didn't mean that she would let Kate get away . Cynthia stopped in her tracks and stared at Kate , her gaze icy .

" By the way , I have the same question Sylvia does . When I arrived , you said that Rhea had agreed to let me come out for some fresh air . Care to explain ? Where did you get that from ? " Kate's smile stiffened . " Mrs. Snider , this isn't the time to discuss that . My engagement party is about to start . You- " " Drop the act , " Sylvia cut in . Kate's expression went completely cold . At the same time , Connor's expression shifted as well . What did Cynthia just call that woman ? Sylvia ? That name ... Connor's eyes met Sylvia's , visible through her mask .

He thought that they looked so familiar ... Memories from years ago flashed before him . His breathing hitched at once . It was her ! That college student ! How could she still be in Draventh ? " Ms. Burton , I don't understand what you mean . " Kate forced herself to stay calm . Sylvia replied , " You threw the gift I gave you twice . You're just disgusted that I'm mentally ill , aren't you ? " Mentally ill ? Connor wondered if this woman and Cynthia were fellow patients . Kate said helplessly , " Ms. Burton , maybe you're misremembering it . I tripped just now .

I understand that you might not be feeling well . Why don't you go sit in the lounge for a bit ? " She was subtly pointing out Sylvia's mental state , implying that none of her words could be trusted . " Remember it wrong ? Mikayla . " Mikayla entered from the entrance . She pulled out the digital tablet she had brought and played the secretly recorded footage . There were already quite a few onlookers , and everyone immediately saw Kate in the video . She threw a small gift box into the trash , then brushed her hands off as if she had touched something dirty . But that wasn't the end of it .

In the video , Kate mumbled , " Who would eat something made by a mental patient ? 11 Even though her voice was faint and distant , the surrounding area was so quiet that every single word she spoke came through crystal clear . In an instant , all the ladies of high society looked at Kate disdainfully . One might hesitate to eat something made by someone with a mental illness , but Kate's public image was nothing like that . Clearly , she was two - faced ! " Don't you slander my daughter ! " Connor immediately shouted . He looked at Sylvia with a mix of disgust and fear . " Take them out !

No strangers are allowed here ! " 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.