I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 617 " Is it on the news ? " " Yeah . The ceremony was huge - it looked incredible ! Even people overseas are saying that Ms. Ravelle is one of the top hundred most beautiful brides . Mr. Snider sure has good taste . " " Hush ! Keep your voice down ! The person in that room is Mr. Snider's mother ! " " What ? We can't say anything else , then . Let's go ! " Rhea was married . Inside the room , Kate was still curled up in her corner , clutching her marriage certificate . For months , she'd sat there every day , no matter the weather . She still hadn't spoken a single word .

Even when she went to the bathroom , she didn't ask for help . She felt her way there on her own , not making a sound despite injuring herself in the process . The nurses and caregiver had no choice but to sigh and tend to her wounds . She had such a pretty face , but it was now nearly ruined from all the bumps and scrapes . After months of absolute stillness , Kate moved her arm slightly when she heard the people talking outside . When she tried to speak , her voice was as coarse as sandpaper . " Sorry . " She couldn't form complete sounds after not speaking for months .

The caregiver heard her . " What did you say ? " But Kate fell back into endless silence . Two more months passed . In the morning , Kate leaned against the wall . It was hard to tell whether she was asleep or awake . When Sawyer appeared at the door , it was closed . The caregiver hurried over . " She has said a total of one sentence since getting here . Then , all she's done is huddle in that corner . I brought her a cushion , but she won't sit on it . She doesn't use a blanket , either . She just clutches her marriage certificate without moving .

" She knew that people with psychiatric illnesses had their own ways of living , so she didn't force a conversation with Kate . Sawyer's gaze fell on the marriage certificate in Kate's hands . It was crumpled from her grip and close to tearing . He opened the door , but she didn't react . He walked inside and sat in the chair by the window . The caregiver left . " You came . " Kate didn't move , but she spoke . Her voice was even worse than last time - hoarse , parched , and 1/4 utterly flat . Sawyer looked at her , his eyes as calm as ever . Kate sat still , her words slow and labored .

" When I woke up in the hospital after going blind , the first footsteps I heard were yours . That's why I remember them . " His footsteps were slow and steady . She remembered that rhythm vividly . Sawyer still didn't speak . Kate continued , " Are you here to divorce me ? " She tightened her grip on the nearly torn certificate . Her arms trembled . " I'll go with you to file for divorce . " She was a complete and utter villain. She had nothing left , which meant that she couldn't give anything to make it up to Sawyer . Divorce was the only thing she could do now . Sawyer remained silent .

He sat there without saying a single word for over two hours . Kate was just as quiet . Only her tears didn't stop . When Sawyer left , he didn't look back , leaving Kate to weep silently for hours . After that , the caretaker heard her call out for the first time . That night , Liora arrived . Someone had contacted her , saying that Kate hoped she could drop by. She felt her heart twist when she saw what Kate was like . Why did she look like she was on the brink of death ? " Liora , is that you ? " Kate asked . Liora frowned . " It's me .

" Kate smiled , but there was nothing graceful about it anymore . " Could you help me find a lawyer ? I want to file for divorce by mutual agreement . " Two days later , Sawyer met someone at the company . " Hello , I'm your wife's attorney . This is my card , " the male lawyer said . Sawyer looked at him . The lawyer continued , " This is my client's divorce agreement . " Sawyer's gaze dropped to the document . The lawyer sighed . " Mr. Burton . " Sawyer looked up again . The lawyer said , " Your wife took her own life this morning at the psychiatric hospital . 2/4 Sawyer raised an eyebrow .

" She took her own life ? " He wondered how she had done it . There was nothing dangerous in the room , and the caregiver kept watch by the door . The lawyer answered , " She bit through her tongue . " Cedella Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter. With a flair for crafting emotionally intense plots and unforgettable characters, she blends love, desire, and drama into every story she writes.

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