I Quit Being a Stepmother (Cypress Gem) novel Chapter 593

A wave of helplessness rose in Kate's chest. This was the same feeling she had felt the last time, when Evie had suddenly passed away.

She couldn't understand it and couldn't figure out why.

Her life had been happy. So why had it turned out like this? Why?

Kate forced her chaotic emotions down, trying to remain as calm as possible. "If you want some soup, just tell me nicely. We're married, Sawyer. I love you, and you love me. We—"

"Shut up!" Sawyer cut her off coldly.

He narrowed his eyes. "You were just fuming a second ago, and now you're suddenly acting cute? Kate, your inner drama is really something. Listen carefully. Just do exactly as I say. There's no need to ask any questions."

Such dominance…

Kate had never endured anything like this before. Yet, she couldn't let go of him, be it his looks, his wealth, or his capability.

Biting her lip, she turned to the kitchen.

Tears mingled with the steam rising from the pot, dampening her cheeks. She bit her lip, longing for the home that still had Evie in it.

If Evie were here, she would have helped mediate with Sawyer and comforted her.

Now, Connor was the only family she had left, and his life was in shambles. But Kate had no choice. She had to find a way to reach him.

That night, Kate was on edge. She found herself afraid of speaking wrongly, fearing that Sawyer would respond with words that would wound her even more.

They still slept in separate rooms, but Kate barely slept at all.

She watched the hours crawl by. She planned to use her trip to work as an opportunity to see Connor and persuade him to talk some sense into Sawyer.

But when the front door remained locked and her phone lost signal, Kate froze.

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