I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

For six years 619 Sawyer had to admit that he was surprised that Kate had chosen to end her dark , humiliating life in this manner . Jackson came over with a cup of tea and sat beside him . " Are you thinking about her ? " " I am , " Sawyer said . " But I don't miss her . I thought that she would cling to life and drag it out in pain , like Sylvia once did . " Jackson looked at him . " She was your wife in name . Now that she's dead , all the grudges between you two are settled . Are you going to see her off ? " Did Sawyer want to see her off on her final journey ?

News of Kate's death reached Connor in prison . He stared at Sawyer's secretary , Winston, his eyes devoid of light . Evie had jumped to her death , and Kate had bitten off her tongue . In this family , he was the only one left . No - there was still Sawyer . No matter the depth of the hatred between them , the latter was still his son - in - law . Connor asked , " Where is Sawyer ? " Winston's expression was blank as he said , " Mr. Burton is busy entertaining guests . " Entertaining guests ? Connor suddenly burst into laughter . " He's entertaining guests ?

Is he smiling at them and seeing my daughter off with a grin ? Tell him that he'll face retribution . I'm the one who did this ; I'm the one who harmed his sister! Not my daughter ! " She may have had ill intentions and a vicious tongue , but those aren't crimes worthy of death ! He used marriage to tear my daughter apart . He'll face retribution for that ! She didn't deserve to die ! He'll be punished for this ! " Connor screamed himself hoarse , his words tumbling over each other . His eyes were bloodshot , the corners wrinkled with age .

His back was no longer straight , and he hunched like an old man . Winston didn't say anything . He simply stood to leave . Connor fixed his gaze on him , his voice suddenly calm . " Tell him that no one will ever love him in this lifetime . " Kate's funeral couldn't be judged by whether or not it was grand . Everyone who had had scores to settle with her in life came . Rhea and George stood at the very back of the crowd . Her portrait was an enlarged headshot from her coming - of - age ceremony . She had been green and bright - eyed then , full of hopes and expectations for the future .

Over a decade had flown by in a blink , and now , she lay there quietly . All the grudges drifted away with the wind , 1/3 fading into the past . Sawyer presided over the funeral as Kate's husband . Then , he went through with the encoffining and burial . When the dust settled , all traces of her vanished from the world . It was then that Winston relayed Connor's words . Sawyer was unfazed as he stood there , looking at Kate's photo for a long time . Then , he turned and left . Did he regret this ? No , he didn't . He was still stunned by her resolute suicide .

She was as decisive and unafraid of life and death as Evie had been , and as ruthless as Connor - even toward herself . Time slipped by . Kate's death stirred Draventh for barely half a month . People lamented the decline and eventual end of the Pearson family , especially since both women in the family had resolutely chosen suicide . On the day Rhea learned that she was pregnant , she happened to have invited friends over for a meal . Lauren came with a gift - two small figures who popped out from behind her . They were Arielle and Adrian .

Their eyes were bright , and they were so excited that they almost addressed Rhea as " Mom " . However , Arielle caught herself in time . All she did was rush forward and throw her arms around Rhea's waist . " Adrian and I missed you so much . " Rhea's heart softened , and she crouched to hold them both . " Ms. Ravelle , Mr. Pearson passed away in prison last night . They say that it was from a heart issue . " 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.