I Quit Being a Stepmother (Cypress Gem) novel Chapter 566

Sawyer had always known that Connor was morally corrupt and despicable, but he never expected Kate to inherit those traits completely.

At that thought, his smile softened. "That's not your fault. You don't represent your father. I don't blame you for what he's done."

Kate felt a flicker of hope. "R-Really?"

After saying that, she seemed to realize that her reaction might be off and added, "I mean, you really won't hate me for it?"

At that moment, Kate seemed a little humbled.

But she didn't see it that way. If it meant keeping the people she cared about close to her, what was wrong with lowering herself a little?

All she wanted was a long, happy life with Sawyer to make those who wanted to see her fail green with envy.

Just the thought that the events of that day would become gossip for Rhea and her friends sent waves of bitter hatred coursing through Kate's chest.

Why did her life always seem to be interrupted by endless problems? Was a smooth, trouble-free life too much to ask?

Kate refused to accept it.

She pinned her hopes on Sawyer. She believed that as long as things went well between them, all those troubles would be overshadowed.

Those little setbacks were nothing in the face of steady happiness.

"The only one I care about is you," Sawyer said.

Kate couldn't help but grasp his hand. "Sawyer, thank you. Thank you for trusting and caring for me. Don't worry. I'll get to the bottom of this. And if… if my dad truly did something wrong, I won't let it slide. I'll make sure my family's mess doesn't affect you."

Her words were genuine.

Sawyer was the CEO of Zolantix Pharmaceuticals. If it came out that his future father-in-law was a scoundrel, his reputation would be affected.

They had been in the same boat now. Whatever affected one would affect the other.

No matter what, Kate wouldn't let Sawyer be harmed. His safety meant that she could hold her head high in front of Rhea and the others.

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