Chapter 44
Richard let out a heavy sigh.
“The doctor said Mom’s injury is quite serious. Surgery would’ve been ideal, but considering her age, they decided she wouldn’t tolerate it well.
“So, they went with a conservative treatment instead p>
Autumn’s eyes brimmed with tears as she shot Susan a cold, accusing look. “Is this what you call taking care of Grandma? How could you let her get hurt like this p>
Her stepmother had always stayed home since marrying into the family.
Richard had asked Susan to look after Ginny at home.
And now Ginny got hurt right under her nose–of course Autumn had something to say.
Susan looked at Autumn’s cold, unreadable expression, her eyes red as she spoke softly, “I didn’t know either… She fell down the stairs while I was out. I came back and rushed her here right away p>
Luna’s eyes were also red as she spoke to Autumn, “Sis, you can’t blame my mom for everything. She didn’t know this would happen.
“Grandma’s hurt, and we’re all upset. Please stop blaming her, okay p>
Autumn looked at Luna with a cold stare. “Luna, I’m not in the mood to act with you right now. Stay away from me, or I won’t guarantee I won’t do something p>
Just seeing that fake, innocent face made her want to tear Luna apart.
Any time there was a chance to get under her skin, this woman would jump at it.
The way she flaunted her status as the mistress’s daughter was truly unbelievable.
Her shamelessness exceeded anything Autumn could have imagined.
Luna might not like her, but she was always good at putting on a show–which was how she fooled the rest of the Lewis family.
Seeing Luna being scolded, Hector stepped in and snapped, “What’s your problem, Autumn? Luna’s just trying to be nice. Why are you yelling at her?
“You really don’t know what’s good for you. Can’t even tell who’s on your side. Luna’s only being bullied because she’s too kind p>
He’d always thought Autumn was just a spoiled brat, extreme and difficult, nothing like Luna who was gentle and obedient.
Whenever Autumn showed up, there was trouble.
Who wouldn’t be sick of someone like that?
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Luna put on a show of trying to calm him. “Hector, don’t be mad at her. She didn’t mean it. Grandma’s hurt and she’s just too worried. Don’t blame her p>
Autumn let out a sarcastic smile and walked away in big strides, not wanting to watch any more of their performance.
It disgusted her.
She went to check on Ginny, helped tuck in her blanket, then walked to the lawn outside the hospital and sat down on a bench.
The weather was gloomy, heavy with humidity, like it could rain at any moment.
Just like her mood at that moment–heavy and suffocating.
Thinking back on everything that had happened lately, a wave of bleakness rose in her chest.
She couldn’t hold on to family and love.
And now, she no longer wanted to.
She didn’t need anyone’s sympathy.
From now on, she would just focus on loving herself.
A low voice suddenly came from behind her. “Autumn, what are you doing here p>
She turned around.
It was Julian.
He was dressed in a gray suit, holding several gift bags, his dark eyes fixed on her with a serious look.
Autumn parted her lips, wanting to say something, but in the end, said nothing.
He wouldn’t believe her anyway.
What was the point?
There was no need to waste words.
Julian strode up to her in a few quick steps, his face dark as he asked, “What’s wrong this time p>
Autumn didn’t answer.
She turned her face away, refusing to look at him.
There was nothing left to say to someone like him.
Seeing her brush him off, Julian stepped forward and grabbed her arm.
“Autumn, can you stop this already? My mom’s sick. She originally wanted you to come take care of her, but then she said to forget it p>