I Quit Being a Stepmother (Cypress Gem) novel Chapter 543

"Alright. Go handle your work. Don't worry about Sylvia. She's now in my care!" Jackson said, his protective instinct toward the poor lady growing stronger.

He had no children of his own. Sawyer and Sylvia had kept him company all these years.

Fame and fortune no longer mattered to him. So, he figured that giving a little extra care to these two wasn't a problem.

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It had been two days since Kate last saw Sawyer, and she had been messaging him frequently. She seemed to have gotten used to having him around.

At noon, Sawyer invited her out for lunch.

Kate rushed from the office, looking like she had put effort into her appearance. She liked to dress to please those she cared about.

At the restaurant, Sawyer politely pulled out her chair. "There's no need to rush. Why run?"

"I didn't want to keep you waiting." Kate smiled, her eyes shining.

"I'm sorry I didn't make it back yesterday," Sawyer apologized.

"It's fine," Kate replied. "Last-minute work changes happen all the time." She opened her bag and said, "I made a guest list. Take a look."

Sawyer smiled. "You don't have to worry about me thinking that there are too many people. The more people there are to send us their blessings, the happier I'll be. Invite whoever you want."

Kate's fingers nervously twisted on her lap. It was the shy, fluttering nervousness of someone around the person they liked.

"Should I invite some of my old friends too?" she asked. "Even if we don't talk much now, it's good to send an invitation, just in case."

Sawyer indulged her. "Do as you wish."

Kate's smile brightened instantly. "Thank you!"

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