I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Kate didn't go back to the Pearson residence . Instead , she asked Lola to return first , and the next day , she went to work as usual . Naturally , she wasn't about to quit her job just because she was married . Otherwise , in Damian's eyes , it would look like she had only gotten married to become a rich man's wife . That wouldn't do her image any good . Besides , there was another reason behind her decision to show up at the office now . She was sure that Sawyer would definitely come to find her to apologize and make peace .

And if he came to the office , she figured that there was a chance Rhea might see how accommodating Sawyer was toward her . Kate had no reason to miss such a chance to flaunt her happy life . Over in the translation team's workspace , Gisselle let out a dramatic sigh when she saw Kate walk in . " Look at her , already a CEO's wife , but still working like the rest of us . " Kate , why bother coming to work when you could be enjoying life ? If I were you , I'd be jetting around the world every day . " Kate handed out a few small gifts .

They weren't expensive , but they were enough to win her some goodwill and a good reputation . Even Lauren had to admit that Kate really knew how to win people over . Lauren was holding some documents , ready to drop them off at Heidi's office . But since someone was inside , she waited by the door . " You've been married for a while now . Why isn't there a baby bump yet ? " Lauren's tone carried that unmistakable edge of mockery as she continued , " You're not getting any younger , you know . You should hurry up .

' || Kate's smile faltered for just a second before she composed herself again . " We just got married . Sawyer wants to enjoy some time together first . We're not in a rush to have kids . " " Exactly , " Gisselle said , folding her arms . " Rich people rarely have kids that early . If you rush into it before your relationship really settles , it's easy to end up divorced . The adults can move on , but it's always the kids who suffer . " " Right . A woman shouldn't have a kid just because she's caught up in the moment . It only ends up hurting both herself and the child .

" Everyone knew who those comments were aimed at . Most of the women in the office were married with kids , but Lauren had been the first to give birth and the only one who did it without getting married . Still , shameless as ever , Lauren wasn't the least bit bothered by their subtle digs . So what if she had had kids out of wedlock ? She didn't think it was any of their business . 1/2 Lauren faint smile . " True . But I think differently . I'd rather have a baby young , so I can recover faster .

It's gave a better than ending up like some people who wait too long and can't have children anymore . " Then she turned to Kate . " But I do think you're right not to have one now . " Kate blinked in confusion , feeling suspicious . After all , Lauren wasn't one to agree so easily . As she expected , Lauren continued , " I heard your family's been going through quite a lot lately . Your father's caught up in that harassment scandal involving a female college student . " As his daughter , you must be under a lot of stress .

That's not good for your health , and it's definitely not ideal for a baby's development . Just thinking about it makes me feel bad . To be born under the shadow of a scandal like that ... How tragic . " Kate's gaze turned cold . " Ms. Thayer , you seem awfully invested in other people's private lives . " " I guess I am . What can I say ? I enjoy a good scandal . We don't get stories this outrageous in Draventh very often . " Lauren smiled . Connor's case had long become a running joke in the city .

Among the wealthy circles , the wives had started keeping an even closer eye on their husbands , repeatedly warning them that even if they fooled around , they should at least have some decency about it . 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.