I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

r 576 Kate , knowing that Sawyer had responded , immediately reclined on the chaise lounge in the living room . She faced away from the main area , thinking that as soon as Sawyer walked from the study into the living room , he would see her slight figure . She was sure that it would stir his protective instincts . She waited with that thought in mind , but Sawyer never appeared . Confused , she called Lola over and asked in a low voice , " Are you sure you told him that I'm upset ? Did you make it clear ? " Lola nodded . " Yes , I told him . I even mentioned that you barely ate dinner .

" Sawyer had always urged her to eat more to maintain her strength . Kate assumed that it was because he was preparing for them to have children . So , she obediently ate as instructed . She even gained eight pounds over the past few months . Now , a sense of unease crept into her chest . She wondered if Sawyer had lost interest in her . But they hadn't even been intimate yet . Kate thought that she couldn't just sit idly by , so she had Lola make some tea . Then , she brought it to the study . Seeing her arrive , Sawyer looked up as if he had forgotten what Lola had said earlier .

" Aren't you sleeping yet ? " Kate set down the tea , her eyes full of concern . " Lola said that you're buried in work and even smoked . Is work stressful ? " She deliberately mentioned Lola , hoping to remind Sawyer of her earlier bad mood . " Yeah , the R & D progress is a bit slow , " he replied briefly , then immediately returned to his work . With nowhere to sit , Kate stood awkwardly . She didn't know why he didn't ask her what was wrong . Didn't he want to know why she was upset ? Sawyer seemed to sense her thoughts . He finally looked at her .

" Lola said you were in a bad mood and had little appetite . What's going on ? " Finally , he asked . Kate felt a wave of relief . She pressed her lips together in grievance and timidly looked up at Sawyer . She thought her expression must be irresistibly endearing , especially to Sawyer , since he adored her " You were distracted when I talked to you during dinner , " she said . That was all ? Sawyer had already noticed it , but hearing it from her mouth still shocked him a little . He almost wanted to laugh . This was supposed to be a reputable lady ?

1/2 Just because he was distracted , she got upset , barely ate her meal , refused the fruit and milk , and even sent the maid to report her mood to him . When she got no response , it seemed that she decided to come herself . Sawyer paused his work and looked straight into Kate's eyes . As their eyes met , Kate felt a strange pang of anxiety . " ... Honey ? " Leaning against the leather chair , Sawyer seemed especially cold . His face was stripped of warmth , leaving only seriousness and a hint of curiosity . " You're upset just because I was distracted ? " he asked .

Kate's chest tightened . She hurriedly explained , " I'm not being petty . I - I was just worried that something had happened at work . I was concerned about you . " She didn't know what was going on . By all rights , Sawyer should have comforted her , explained himself , and promised that it wouldn't happen again . Perhaps he really did have a rough day at work . That would explain his mood . Kate quickly comforted him . " It's fine . I'm sure you can solve the problem . I was just worried about you . " Sawyer nodded and hummed in acknowledgment . " I still have work . You should go to bed .

" He didn't offer a single word of explanation for being distracted , and he didn't bother to comfort her . Kate left the study in a daze , her expression sour . Seeing Sawyer so serious and cold made her feel a little afraid . Still , she was confident that Sawyer truly loved her . He was just in a bad mood that day . The next day , Kate went to wake Sawyer . 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.