I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 598 Kate wanted to leave but couldn't . She couldn't stand the thought of revealing any grievance or weakness before Rhea and the others . At the same time , when she remembered that they were already certain that she was miserable , she wanted to just pass out . She told herself to stay strong . After taking a deep breath , she put on her best , most proper smile and asked , " Ms. Ravelle , Mr. Snider , what would you like to drink ?

" Even under such circumstances , she could delude herself into thinking that maybe Rhea and the others thought that she was being like this because she loved Sawyer deeply . Rhea answered the question , and Kate turned to get the liquor , feeling absent - minded . Her plan to ask for help had fallen through . If she had to beg Rhea or Lauren for help , she would rather be dead . As for George ... Before everyone sat for dinner , Kate brought the dishes to the table .

She tried her best to play the role of the perfect wife so that Rhea and the others wouldn't notice something was wrong and make fun of her . However , Sawyer shattered the illusion she tried to craft . He said , " You can remain standing . If our guests need anything , you can get it for them . " Then , he turned to their three guests . Acting like the perfect gentleman , he said , " Mr. Snider , Ms. Ravelle , and Ms. Thayer , please take your seats . " Kate remained rooted to the spot , feeling like her legs had been filled with lead . She couldn't move at all . Sawyer ...

She had genuinely loved him , so everything he was doing to her now made her feel like she was being stabbed in the heart . It was a bloody mess by now . She didn't know why he had become like this . " Wouldn't it be inappropriate for us guests to eat away while Mrs. Burton is on her feet ? " Rhea asked . Sawyer shook his head . " She's legally my wife , but that's all she is . " " That's all she is ? " This sparked Lauren's desire for gossip . Kate clenched her fists so tightly that her nails dug into her palms . She abruptly said , " Sawyer .

" She wanted to remind him - and even pleaded with her eyes - not to embarrass her in front of these people . However , he didn't spare her a glance . He explained , " We've never consummated the marriage . In other words , we're only husband and wife in name . " Everyone was stunned into silence by his words , especially Lauren . Was that what things were really like ? What was going on ? Lauren's desire to gossip blazed within her . She had to tell everyone about something so interesting . Kate was doing badly , and her life was miserable . It was such exciting and vindicating news !

1/2 " I had no choice . One of my elders was on my back about getting married , so I went along with it after meeting Kate . But this marriage feels like a contract being fulfilled , and the longer I'm in it , the more I feel I've lost out . I can only make up for that by forcing her into doing physical labor , " Sawyer said flippantly . " Sawyer ! " Kate's voice shook . " What nonsense is that ? How is our marriage a contractual obligation ? " She didn't even dare to look at Rhea as she asked those questions . For all she knew , the latter was waiting to see her make a fool of herself !

She couldn't stand Sawyer's words , though . They were far too hurtful . He seemed to be deliberately trampling on her weaknesses and stabbing her where it hurt . If she'd known things would end up like this , she never would have told him so much about what bothered her . Kate remembered telling Sawyer plenty about her genuine thoughts buried deep within her . For instance , she'd told him that she was deathly afraid of her former friends looking down on her , especially Rhea . She'd also told him that she wanted to make sure her life was better than Rhea's .

She wanted those so - called friends to know that she could create a blissful life through her own efforts . The list went on . Thanks to that , Sawyer now had plenty of leverage over her . Kate thoroughly regretted opening up to him . " Did I say you could speak ? " Sawyer asked in return . His question made her feel like he was stomping all over her dignity . Cedella Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter.

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