I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 588 When Kate got home from work , she didn't eat , change , or even remove her makeup . She sat on the living room couch , waiting for Sawyer to return . The maids could tell that she was in a bad mood , and none of them dared approach . They quietly went about their own tasks instead . It wasn't until around 11:00 pm that Sawyer finally returned home . He didn't even glance toward the living room . Kate hadn't turned on the lights . She watched him quietly as he changed his shoes and poured himself a glass of water . After a long moment , she couldn't hold it in any longer .

" Sawyer , we just got married , and you've already changed into someone else . " Only then did Sawyer notice that she was there . Standing in the dark , he met her gaze calmly . " What are you talking about ? " Kate said , " We had a conflict , and instead of trying to resolve it , you just left me hanging and went out to have fun with your friend . Is that what a husband does ? " Sawyer set down his glass . His voice was hoarse from the drinks he had had earlier . " There's never been a conflict between us . " " How can there be no conflict ?

You- " " I simply disagreed to help your dad with that issue . That's not a conflict . I just didn't want to be forced . Sure , it caused some tension , and I was willing to fix it , but you immediately brought up divorce . " Kate froze for a moment , then said , " But you didn't contact me . " " Why would I ? " Sawyer loosened his tie and lit a cigarette in front of her . Kate frowned . " I told you , no smoking outside the study . " Sawyer exhaled smoke . " Do you need me to remind you ? This is my home . " His home ? Kate felt as if she had been struck .

How could Sawyer say something like that ? " I saw Damian today , " Sawyer suddenly said . Kate stayed silent . She thought that he was finally going to explain . Crossing her arms , she sat upright on the couch with an expression of superiority on her face , as if it were his duty to explain himself . Sawyer sat across from her . " Based on your work performance , I suggested that he fire you . Otherwise , it would really damage my friendship with him . " 1/2 " W - What did you say ? " Kate thought she had misheard . He wanted to fire her just to preserve his friendship with Damian ?

She didn't know what he was talking about . " Are you drunk ? " she asked . Sawyer's eyes were deep and steady . " I heard about what happened at Solaris and know a little about Lauren . I had always thought that you were a competent , independent woman . Even when your family fell apart , you kept moving forward . But it turns out that was just a facade . " Kate's heart skipped a beat . The carefully constructed image she had worked so hard to project was shattered in an instant . Shame and humiliation hit her like a wave , and she felt almost suffocated . Sawyer smiled faintly .

" You've been at Solaris for a while now . If you had some skill , I could speak up for you in front of Damian . But sadly , Lauren is more competent than you. Even after months there , you still can't complete a simple translation task on your own . What use are you to the company ? " Damian's money doesn't grow on trees . Why should he pay a useless employee like you ? What have you ever done besides gossip and show off all day ? You'd be better off staying home and saving yourself the embarrassment . Otherwise , even someone like Lauren could indirectly mock me .

" Sawyer rarely spoke this much in one go outside of a meeting . But this time , he was belittling and attacking Kate . Kate's eyes widened . Tears welled in her eyes and spilled over . " Sawyer ... How can you say that to me ? You ... " Her love for him was real . Her desire for him , for his care , his favor , and the life he could provide , was all real . 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.