I Quit Being a Stepmother (Cypress Gem) novel Chapter 191

Chapter 191

Liam set his cup down with a thud. “Don’t apologize. Just do what needs to be done. If Carter thinks that our family is bullying him with our influence, then tell him that that’s exactly what we’re doing. Ask him to endure it.”

Rhea felt a surge of unwavering confidence flood through her. She nodded firmly. “Alright.”

Meanwhile, in Colburn, Carter stared at the screen after the call was cut and clenched his fists tightly.

That woman had to be Rhea’s mother, the lady of Draventh’s Ravelle family–a woman of status and

power.

She could have been his mother–in–law. Yet, their first conversation ended like this.

Devan quietly took his phone away. As he watched Carter, he felt helpless. But who could Carter

blame?

Happiness and wealth eluded those who mistreated their wives. No matter her status, Rhea deserved nothing like the unfair treatment she had endured.

“Devan, get some gifts ready for me.”

Devan realized what Carter was trying to do. “Mr. Jamison…”

Carter stared out the window.

The reason he was able to revive the Jamison Group owed largely to his resilience and willingness to

humble himself.

The only way to save Jamison Group now was to rely on Rhea and her family background. He could swallow his pride.

He believed that Rhea was an emotional woman. If she didn’t want to come back, he could bring the

kids to her.

He was willing to do whatever it took to ensure the survival of Jamison Group.

When Devan realized what Carter was thinking, he felt terrified, yet also infuriated. He believed that Carter simply shouldn’t have done those things in the first place.

Carter turned to the kids. “Arielle, Adrian, your mom’s busy and can’t come right now, but it’s okay. I’ll take you to see her. When we get to your grandma and grandpa’s, remember to be polite and sweet, alright?”

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Chapter 191

He was almost certain that seeing the twins would make Rhea give in.

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Lauren had been stuck at the orthopedic hospital in Draventh for five hours before Peter finally

arrived.

When he had gotten her call, he hadn’t even wanted to come. Every time he thought about what he saw that day, he felt a jolt of fear he could hardly suppress.

“Peter, you finally came. I…” With her limited mobility, Lauren couldn’t handle her discharge by herself after being forced out of the ward.

“Why aren’t you staying here anymore?” Peter didn’t ask her over the phone. “Aren’t you supposed to have surgery?”

“I don’t know either. I heard that Professor Ravelle is related to Rhea. He ignored my request, and now I’m being forced to leave the hospital. I guess… Maybe Rhea’s still mad at me.

Lauren was hinting to Peter that Rhea might have orchestrated the whole thing. She guessed it right this time, but to Peter, something about it felt off.

No one knew for sure if it was Rhea’s doing. So, why was Lauren subtly hinting to him that it was

Rhea?

Peter was annoyed, wondering if Lauren thought that he was easy to fool.

He spoke carefully, choosing his words. “It might not be Rhea. After all, we don’t know whether she’s aware of your condition.”

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