I Quit Being a Stepmother (Cypress Gem) novel Chapter 563

After it was clear she could never be with George, Kate simply dropped all pretenses.

Since Cynthia couldn't become her mother-in-law, Kate no longer saw any use in her and disregarded her like a complete stranger.

Kate didn't even look at Cynthia. Her frown made it clear that she wasn't welcoming Sylvia at all.

Cynthia bristled with anger.

Kate was really…

"Sylvia, let's go," Cynthia said, grabbing Sylvia's hand and tossing the unused invitation to the ground. "If I'd known she wouldn't welcome us, I wouldn't have come."

Kate parted her lips to speak.

But by this point, there was nothing she could do except have Cynthia hurry off with Sylvia. So, she didn't try to stop her.

"Mrs. Snider, I'll explain everything to you later. I'm too busy today. I'm terribly sorry." Kate still attempted to keep up appearances.

Her words, however, effectively confirmed that she was fine with them leaving.

Cynthia felt nothing but irony.

She recalled what Kate had said earlier. It was true—she didn't like Rhea, but that didn't mean that she would let Kate get away.

Cynthia stopped in her tracks and stared at Kate, her gaze icy. "By the way, I have the same question Sylvia does. When I arrived, you said that Rhea had agreed to let me come out for some fresh air. Care to explain? Where did you get that from?"

Kate's smile stiffened. "Mrs. Snider, this isn't the time to discuss that. My engagement party is about to start. You—"

"Drop the act," Sylvia cut in.

Kate's expression went completely cold.

At the same time, Connor's expression shifted as well.

What did Cynthia just call that woman? Sylvia?

That name…

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