I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

What Sawyer said wasn't wrong , but to Kate , it only sounded like he was just afraid of getting dragged into trouble . She couldn't understand how he could think that way . After all , he was her husband . Helping her family should be his responsibility . Kate was furious . " Sawyer , you have to help my dad with this . " " I don't think I can , " Sawyer replied calmly . " You ... " Her smile vanished . " How can you say that ? George would do anything for the Ravelles , no matter the risk . Why can't you- " Sawyer looked up . " Are you seriously comparing me to him again ?

" " I'm not comparing ! It's just a fact . " Kate took a deep breath . She couldn't stand that Rhea was better than her . Their men were both powerful and capable , so why should she be the one people laughed at ? " Sawyer , are you really not going to help ? " Seeing them argue , the maids didn't dare to step forward . " I can't , " Sawyer repeated . Kate stood and took a deep breath before saying firmly , " Then we should just get divorced . " Sawyer turned to her . Kate avoided his eyes . " My dad's my only family left . If you love me , you should know what to do .

" With that , she walked out of the house . Silence fell across the room . Not a single maid dared make a sound . Lola grew anxious . " Mr. Burton , please don't be upset with Ms. Pearson . You should talk things through calmly . Besides , Mr. Pearson is her father , and she has always been dutiful . Seeing him in trouble must make her anxious . You should try to understand her . " Should ? What did she mean by that ? Connor , Kate , and even Lola kept throwing that word around . Was it his duty to clean up their messes ? Was he born owing them something ? Sawyer slowly looked up .

" If you care so much about my wife , then go after her . " Lola didn't catch what he really meant . She just thought that he was worried about Kate but too proud to show it , which was why he asked her to go instead . 1/2 " Alright ! " She hurried after Kate . After she was gone , Sawyer told the butler , Keaton McKnight , " Since she's gone , she won't need to come back to work here . " Keaton was stunned for a moment . " Understood , Mr. Burton . ' All the household staff , except Lola , had been handpicked by Sawyer himself .

Keaton , in particular , knew Mikayla and was well aware of everything that had happened . He was there mainly to keep an eye on Kate and her movements . Meanwhile , Kate , who had stormed out in anger , wasn't the least bit anxious or regretful . She was certain that she had Sawyer wrapped around her finger . He might be mad right now , but once he cooled down , he would realize that he was the one in the wrong . " Ms. Pearson ! " Lola finally caught up to her. Kate turned , smiling . " Did Sawyer send you ? " " Yes . " Lola panted . " I think he's worried about you . You should go back .

" Kate turned away again . " Let him worry for a little longer . He's been cold to me these past few days . I can't keep giving in first . If he really loves me , he should give in to me every time , just like George does with Rhea . " " Ms. Pearson , I really think you shouldn't push it . What if Mr. Burton actually gets mad ... " Lola tried to talk her out of it . However , Kate was confident . " Don't worry . Sawyer loves me too much to ever divorce me . I just want him to know that I'm really mad this time . That way , he'll have no choice but to give in to me . You'll see .

He's definitely going to come and make it up to me before nighttime . " Today's Bonus Offer GET IT NOW X 2/2 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.