I Quit Being a Stepmother (Cypress Gem) novel Chapter 513

Kate was just an ordinary woman with ordinary dreams about her ideal partner. She wanted someone responsible—someone who could make her feel safe, who had their own career and a certain personal charm.

Suddenly, George's image flashed in her mind. Every move he made and every word he spoke had once captivated her, tugging at her heart in a way that felt almost obsessive. But now, another man who could actually rival him had appeared in her life.

Kate glanced at the last call she'd taken and stared at the name, reading it carefully.

Sawyer Burton.

Could he be the one to make her stop envying Rhea and longing for George?

…

That night, Kate sat in the hospital corridor, quietly searching for information about Sawyer on her phone.

His résumé was almost impeccable, yet his romantic history seemed completely blank. He had come from nothing and had no family connections to lean on, but he had still managed to become the CEO of a publicly traded company through sheer ability.

His skills didn't need any extra praise—they spoke for themselves.

Kate reviewed the information for a long, long time. Sawyer was starting to seem more and more like George, in a way…

She didn't sleep a wink that night.

…

At 5:30 am, footsteps approached from down the hall.

"Excuse me, are you Ms. Kate Pearson?"

Kate opened her eyes blearily. A man in a sharp business suit stood before her, holding a suitcase. Behind him was a young woman, also pulling a suitcase.

"Yes, that's me," she said.

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