I Quit Being a Stepmother (Cypress Gem) novel Chapter 284

Chapter 284

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Peter couldn’t stand Lauren anymore with each passing moment. She was full of flaws, yet shamelessly tried to claim credit for everything.

If she really had handled all this herself, she would probably be strutting around as if she had conquered the world.

Fortunately, Rhea was the one who got things done.

Carter thought for a moment. “I’m going to make a call.”

Once he left, Lauren turned to Peter and Aiden. “Why do you have to make things harder for Carter?”

“What? We’re making things harder for him?” Peter thought he had misheard.

“He’s about to divorce Rhea, and you keep bringing her up. Aren’t you just making things harder for him?” Lauren disliked how often Peter brought up Rhea.

Peter laughed. “Well, you’ve got it wrong. We talk about Rhea because we want Carter to get back together with her. As his friends, we can’t just watch him go down the wrong path.”

“The wrong path?” Lauren pointed at herself. “Being with me is the wrong path? I was his first love, we had an engagement, and we have two kids together.”

Aiden asked, “Are you going to repeat those things forever? What happened before doesn’t define the situation now, and it definitely doesn’t define the future.”

Lauren was furious.

These two troublemakers!

Outside the ward, Carter tried calling Rhea to thank her, but the line was dead. He considered using Glen’s phone but ultimately decided against it. He figured that some things were better said in person.

Just then, Terrance passed by. He reminded Carter to make a decision quickly so the orthopedic surgery could proceed.

When Carter returned to the ward, Peter and Aiden were preparing to head back to the hotel.

Once they left, Carter moved closer to the bedside. He looked at Arielle beside him and the battered Adrian.

“Adrian…”

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He didn’t want any lasting damage to Adrian’s legs. But if he wanted Liam to perform the would have to agree to Rhea’s demand for an immediate divorce.

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surgery,

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But he wasn’t ready to let go.

Whether because of who she was or her hidden value, he suddenly didn’t want to give her

“Adrian, will you be mad at me?” Carter felt a pang of guilt.

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Adrian didn’t understand what Carter was saying. He just blinked, still groggy from the surgery.

Carter held his small hand. “I’ll do everything I can to make you better.”

If Liam wasn’t an option, he would find someone else. Even if there was a risk of lingering complications, Adrian could rehabilitate afterward. There would always be a chance.

Adrian quickly fell asleep. Carter asked Devan to take Arielle home.

“Carter.” Lauren approached, gently pressing on his shoulder. “Don’t worry. Adrian’s a lucky boy. I’m sure he’ll be fine. And if worst comes to worst…”

Lauren touched her stomach. “If worst comes to worst, we’ll try for another son. A younger brother to keep Adrian company will make him happy-”

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