I Quit Being a Stepmother (Cypress Gem) novel Chapter 327

Chapter 327

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There was a flicker of fondness in Liam’s eyes. His precious daughter could only be truly well matched with someone like George.

They hadn’t come here to confront him. They had come with hope.

Still, they knew that if George wanted to marry Rhea, it wouldn’t be that easy.

Nathan complained, “Seriously, couldn’t you two have at least given me a heads–up?”

George pulled Rhea to his right side. “A heads–up about what?”

“You…” Nathan was exasperated. “Don’t you know that there are reporters outside?”

Reporters?

George hadn’t touched his phone last night, so he hadn’t known.

“I know,” Rhea said. “So what if there are reporters?”

She suddenly grabbed George’s hand and pulled him outside.

As expected, reporters were swarming outside the hotel. The moment Rhea appeared, the crowd rushed forward.

“Ms. Ravelle, did you spend the night with Mr. Snider?”

“Yes,” Rhea replied.

The single word stunned them into silence. They had expected her to deny it.

“So, you two are…

“Boyfriend and girlfriend,” Rhea said smoothly.

The reporters choked on her answer, then asked, “So you divorced Mr. Jamison because-”

Rhea cut them off, “No.”

With a cluster of microphones shoved in her face, Rhea seized one and said slowly, “I divorced Carter because he was unfaithful. He betrayed my love and effort. My father treated him with kindness, but instead of gratitude, he repaid it with deceit and pulled something utterly disgraceful.

“Now that we’re divorced, we’ll live our own lives. Allow me to introduce my boyfriend, George Snider.”

George didn’t hesitate. His voice was cool and firm as he said, “I’d like to ask everyone not to dwell

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on the past or disturb my girlfriend’s peace. Excuse us.”

Security immediately stepped in, clearing a path through the crowd.

George led Rhea straight into the car.

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Meanwhile, at the public apology press conference, Carter lingered at the back of the crowd, watching as Lauren apologized.

He was planning to record the video and take it to Liam.

As for Lauren, he would soothe her afterward and offer her some benefits to keep her from causing more trouble. He was too close to his goal now to let anyone trip him up.

“I’m sorry. I–I lost my head and ruined Ms. Ravelle’s marriage. I’m sorry! I apologize to the public, to Ms. Ravelle, and to her family. From now on, I swear I’ll live honestly and never again interfere in their lives!” Lauren was crying her heart out.

This time, the tears weren’t fake.

She was terrified. Dexter had started threatening her.

Still, as long as she was alive, there was always a chance for her to start again. Lauren knew the importance of swallowing her pride to survive.

Carter said, “Make her bow.”

The people around Lauren passed the instruction on to her.

Gritting her teeth, she rose and bowed to all the media representatives. “I’m sorry!”

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