I Quit Being a Stepmother (Cypress Gem) novel Chapter 443

Chapter 443

One of Liora’s younger cousins said, “And your wedding was held at Zayne’s hometown. If it weren’t there, there would probably be fewer people.”

Rhea raised an eyebrow. She hadn’t been around for Liora’s engagement or wedding, so she didn’t

really know.

Her phone was buzzing nonstop, crammed with congratulatory messages from friends on WhatsApp.

Liora sighed. “There weren’t many people at my wedding. The funny thing is, other families gave a hundred thousand dollars as a cash gift for three seats. But Abbie’s relatives gave 50 thousand dollars and filled three whole tables.”

Rhea chuckled softly. “The more the merrier, I suppose.”

The Ravelle residence buzzed with life, but elsewhere, the scene was very different.

Connor had, of course, heard the news about George and Rhea getting engaged. However, he hadn’t

received an invitation.

It wasn’t that he wanted to intrude, but if the Pearson family wasn’t invited, it sent a clear message to the world that the Sniders and Ravelles were officially cutting ties with the Pearsons.

That wasn’t exactly good news.

Kate hadn’t discussed this with Connor as she was busy texting someone.

Meanwhile, the news of the two families joining forces spread like wildfire. But another kind of chatter had already started online.

“Wait, I don’t see Mrs. Snider in that group photo,” someone commented.

“She didn’t go? What is that supposed to mean?”

“Obviously, it means that she disapproves of this marriage. Remember back when news of the Snider -Pearson match first leaked? She wasn’t like this. It’s obvious…”

A netizen agreed. “Yeah. Her future mother–in–law isn’t happy, yet the Ravelle lady still went ahead with the engagement. Typical headstrong behavior–doing whatever she wants. She’s really something else!”

“I feel sorry for Mr. George. So what if she’s some heiress? At the end of the day, she’s still a

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divorcee. Her messy split with her ex was all over the place. It takes some nerve to get married again

now!”

“I still hope Mr. George marries Ms. Pearson. She’s gentle and elegant, like the perfect wife and

mother.”

There were opposing voices, too.

“Who he marries is none of your business. Some people really need to stop forcing connections. Mr. George has made it clear that he’s not interested in that certain someone, so why keep pushing it? What, can’t find anyone else to marry her?”

“Jealous much? Even though she’s divorced, she is still married into a prominent family and is treated like a treasure. Could you pull that off? Let’s be real. Mr. George would rather marry a divorcee than a certain someone. Isn’t the message clear enough?”

The online debate was intense.

Meanwhile, the one at the center of it all was calmly eating fruit.

A maid carefully tended to Rhea’s skin. “Mrs. Ravelle says that you need to take good care of your skin so you can outshine everyone at the engagement party. The dress designer will arrive tomorrow morning. You’d have to skip supper for now, Ms. Ravelle.”

Rhea opened her eyes. “Is my dad still drinking with Mr. Snider?”

“Yes, Ms. Ravelle. They seem to get along very well.”

The Ravelles hadn’t closed their gates that night, letting the younger Sniders move around freely with staff accompanying them to ensure they were well taken care of.

“Where’s Nathan?” Rhea asked.

The maid replied, “He’s back too. He’s been drinking with Mr. George. He had drunk quite a bit, it seems. Do you want me to stop him?”

Rhea set down the fruit plate. “No need.”

If she stopped him from drinking at a time like this, it would just ruin the mood.

“Hand me my phone.” Rhea was lying on the massage bed and couldn’t get up,

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