I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 84 +25 BONUS When Carter left the villa , his mood was dark and heavy . He vaguely remembered Rhea back in prep class . She was quiet , always on her own , gentle by nature , and never the type to flatter the powerful or look down on others . He wondered if a few years of living in luxury had changed her . All his life , even when the Jamison family went bankrupt , no one had ever looked down on him . No matter the circle , no matter the setting , Carter had always stood out . That was why Rhea's words hit a nerve and completely set Carter off .

What made her family think he wasn't worthy of her ? Carter laughed . " Carter . " Lauren's voice was gentle . " There's no need to get upset with people who see the world differently . Some spend their whole lives stuck in a small world , thinking that they're better than everyone else . And naturally , they stay stuck in their narrow circles . It's not worth wasting our energy on . " Carter thought that she had a point . It was always the ones with the least to offer who judged the loudest . He really shouldn't waste his energy on those people . He looked over at Lauren .

He suddenly realized that when it came to choosing a partner , he had to find someone who shared his values and lived in the same world . Otherwise , things would end up just like they did with him and Rhea . If only he had never separated from Lauren all those years ago ... Lauren slipped her arm through his . " Let it go . We'll take the kids out tomorrow . Get some fresh air and clear our heads . " Back home , the kids were bouncing around , excitedly packing for their outing . " Take this too !

We need it for a picture with Mom , " Arielle said , stuffing the Polaroid camera into her small suitcase . Lauren , helped over by Scarlett , smiled as she approached . " Oh ? You want to take pictures with me ? " Arielle looked up . " I meant with Mommy Rhea . " Rhea ? Lauren was confused . " But we didn't invite Rhea . " " Arielle and I did . Mom's coming with us tomorrow , " Adrian sald . Lauren froze for a second . Why hadn't she heard anything about this ? 1/2 Chapter 84 She went straight to Carter . " The kids said that Rhea's joining us tomorrow . Is that true ?

" Carter looked just as confused . " Since when ? " " They said they invited her themselves . " Carter paused , thinking of how attached the kids were to Rhea . " Let them be . " Lauren pressed her lips together . " Alright . " +25 BONUS The next day , Rhea coordinated directly with the kids . Inside the car , Arielle reminded Carter , " Dad , remember to wait here for Mom , okay ? " Carter frowned . He wasn't exactly in the mood to see Rhea . He used to think that she was great , but looking back now , maybe he had been blind .

The kind of family someone came from could profoundly shape their character . He figured that Rhea's lack of consideration and reckless behavior came from a messed - up family background . " Didn't you give her the address ? " Carter asked . Arielle replied , " Yeah , but we still have to wait for her . We're only a family when we're all together . " Lauren , seated farther back in the SUV , chimed in gently , " Arielle , Rhea might not be part of our family anymore . 11 Arielle lowered her head . " She is . She'll always be our mom . " Soon , they pulled up outside Westvale Villas .

" Carter , why don't you sit with me ? " Lauren suggested . " Let Rhea be with the kids . They've missed her , haven't they ? " Carter thought about it , then moved to the back seat . Five minutes later , a sleek white Rolls - Royce Ghost rolled out from the villa's parking lot . " Mom ! " Arielle waved excitedly through the window . Rhea pulled up alongside them . She wore sunglasses and a black short - sleeved blouse . Her smile was bright and carefree , unlike that of someone about to get divorced .

The change in her was striking , as if she truly didn't need Carter anymore , A complicated swirl of emotions rose in Carter's chest once again . 2/2 Chapter 65 +25 BONUS Chapter 85