I Quit Being a Stepmother (Cypress Gem) novel Chapter 249

Chapter 249

Kate cut into the leg of lamb and said, “Rhea, you really need to think carefully about the divorce. You liked him so much back then. Won’t you regret it later?”

Rhea said, “I can’t wait for this week to pass. I don’t want anything to do with him anymore, not even for a single day.”

Just then, George appeared. He casually placed a plate of cheese in front of Rhea. “Have some with your drink.”

Rhea’s lashes fluttered. “Thanks.”

With that, George turned and walked away.

As Kate stared at the plate, a sour ache settled in her chest.

After a moment, she clinked glasses with Rhea and said, “Rhea, I think you really should think this through. You acted impulsively back then. Don’t do that again. The two kids are so attached to you. Won’t you miss them?”

“If I miss them, I can take them out for a short trip.” Rhea tilted her head, letting the wind brush her face. “I’ve done my best for them, but our bond isn’t meant to last a lifetime.”

Kate nodded slowly. “Alright. As long as you stay firm. I’m just worried you’ll regret it. Your parents are getting older. Don’t make them worry more.”

“I know,” Rhea said, smiling. “I’ll never leave them again.”

Kate asked, “Then… do you plan to remarry?”

Rhea thought for a moment. “I haven’t considered it yet.

“Are you-

“Rhea.” George’s voice cut through.

Kate suddenly went quiet and took a small bite of the tender lamb.

Rhea looked up and saw George walking over. “Nathan’s asking for you.”

Upon hearing that, she got up to find Nathan.

Then, George took her seat, poured himself a drink in a fresh glass, and raised it toward Kate.

Kate was surprised. “George?”

His dark and unreadable eyes curved slightly at the corners. His voice sounded lazy as he said,

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Here’s to you.”

Kate could hear her heart pounding in her chest.

He drained his glass in one go. “Don’t drink too much.”

Kate stopped only after finishing most of her drink.

Then, George held her gaze. His expression turned serious. “Thank you for liking me.

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Kate’s eyelid twitched.

“But my heart’s already taken. I’ll make sure to explain things to my parents so they don’t go around spreading false information and affecting you.”

Kate looked at him, her smile gentle.

“Sorry,” George said. “If I said anything that hit too hard, don’t take it personally.”

Smiling, Kate asked, “May I ask you something?”

“Sure.”

“If…” Kate lowered her eyes. “If Rhea changes her mind about the divorce, would you wait for her?”

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