I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Lauren had stumbled into the Jamison residence past midnight the day before . She'd finished her IV treatment at the hospital around 11:00 pm , yet she still felt dizzy . Looking completely miserable , she had no choice but to drag herself to Carter for help . She was burning up with fever , and the shot she had received did nothing to help . She slept in the guest room , wrapped in a thick quilt as sweat streamed continuously down her flushed face . She shivered violently , her lips pale . Carter came to check on her in the morning . " Hey , wake up .

" Lauren's head felt impossibly heavy as she forced her eyelids open and hummed groggily . " Hmm ? " " I'm off to work . There are housekeepers at home , so ask them to take you to the hospital if you need to go , " he said . Lauren could barely keep her eyes open . " Okay , don't worry ... I won't kick the bucket in your house . " Carter was struck speechless by her response . He was just trying to help , so why was she spouting all that nonsense ? He decided to let her be . He couldn't be bothered whether she went to the hospital . He turned to leave in a huff .

Lauren had truly meant well . In fact , her thoughts were just that simple . No matter what , she couldn't allow herself to die in Carter's villa . A minute later , Carter returned . " Are you sure you're okay ? If not , I'll send you to the hospital right now . " Lauren pried her eyes open . " You're overreacting . I'm not going to drop dead in your house . " " What's your problem ? Do you think that's what I'm worried about ? Just how heartless do you think I am ? " he snapped . Lauren tried her best to keep her eyes open , rasping out the words even as her breath scorched her throat .

" I mean it . I won't die here . If I do , this will become a haunted house , and its market value will drop . " This place is supposed to go to my two kids in the future . They'll get less than what they deserve if the house depreciates . " So , even if she had to crawl out the front door , she refused to die in this house . For a moment , Lauren was almost touched by her own selflessness . " Oh , I'm such a kind person . Since I'm so kind , I hope God will spare me this suffering and make the fever subside . I'm practically being roasted alive , " she thought .

The next moment , Lauren's eyes rolled back , and she fainted . Carter frowned when he saw her state . " Devan ! " he called out urgently . 1/3 As Lauren regained consciousness in the hospital , she heard voices before she could even open her eyes . Someone was talking next to her . " Dad , is she going to die ? " Arielle asked . " No. She has always been tenacious , " Carter replied . Lauren clenched her jaw , muttering inwardly, " Wow , thanks for the well wishes . " " Then why does she look like that ? " Arielle asked .

Lauren's face was flushed a feverish red , but her lips were as pale as a sheet . She lay motionless , her breathing shallow and weak . Carter didn't respond . The doctor had said that her fever was high , dangerously close to 104 degrees Fahrenheit . It was a viral flu that ebbed and surged relentlessly . It wasn't life - threatening , but if the fever refused to go away , it could damage her lungs . " I'm stepping out for a bit . You guys stay here , " Carter said . The kids were around nine now - old enough for him to trust that they would behave .

Once he was gone , Lauren stirred and opened her eyes , turning to look at the two kids . They were looking back at her from a distance , too . Arielle , gathering her courage , asked , " You're awake ? " Lauren's bleary vision lingered on the kids . For a moment , it felt as if she had gone back in time , seeing them as newborns again . Carter hadn't said a single word about her condition to the kids . She was starting to wonder if it was some serious illness . She figured that he must have gone out to ask the doctor about her condition . Lauren inwardly sighed at the thought .

Of all the people who could die , did she really have to be one of them ? 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.