I Quit Being a Stepmother (Cypress Gem) novel Chapter 547

Mateo certainly had worldly experience.

But Angie couldn't bear it. In her mind, Rhea had bullied Kate, and Kate continued to swallow her pride, letting Rhea's friends push her around and slander her.

She couldn't understand why Rhea would make things hard for another woman, as a woman herself. Couldn't Rhea just show some mercy?

She had already gotten everything, while Kate had nothing. What more could Rhea possibly want?

Angie simply couldn't stand it. Did good people always have to be bullied?

She arranged for the invitation to be delivered to the Ravelle residence and then returned home.

…

At the Snider residence, the mood had been tense all day.

Cynthia, who normally never threw anything, hadn't calmed down even past 3:00 pm. She trashed the living room, then proceeded to the master bedroom, leaving her and Steven's room in complete disarray.

Maverick and the maids were powerless to stop her.

However, Steven remained seated in the living room as calm as ever. "Are you done venting? Feeling better? So, can you cooperate now?"

Cooperate? With what?

Cynthia's face went pale as she stared at the husband she had shared a bed with for over 30 years.

She croaked, "Cooperate with what? Cooperate with you, sending me to a psychiatric hospital and locking me up so the three of you can enjoy your family time?"

Cynthia suddenly laughed. "Men in the Snider family really are all the same. Everything revolves around interests. You're always calm and rational. Feelings, women, and family are just accessories to you. You discard them when they become unnecessary, yet you always find a polished reason that convinces and silences others. Hypocrite! Liar! You disgust me!"

Steven listened quietly, unmoved.

Looking at Cynthia, he seemed to see her as she was in her youth.

They had been married for over 30 years. How could he not feel hurt?

Yet, she was right in one sense. He did prioritize interests above all. If he didn't, given her current state, she would sooner or later have caused Liam to complain about George, which could affect the young couple's future.

Failing to protect Gerard had already been a lifelong regret for Steven. So whether it was George's future or marriage, he would protect both with all his heart.

Steven's voice was hoarse as he said, "Cynthia, don't blame me."