Chapter 55
Chapter 55
A heart didn’t turn cold in a single day, but sometimes, all it took was one moment to lose all feeling.
Selena gently stroked her hair and comforted her.
“It’s okay. Once you’re rid of that scumbag, life will only get better. Let them live with the regret p>
Autumn closed her eyes in exhaustion. “Mm. I’m tired. I want to rest now. You should head home too. I’ll call a nurse if I need anything p>
Selena was still a little worried, but she’d been yawning nonstop.
After a long night, she was barely keeping her eyes open.
She had no choice but to agree and leave for now.
After seeing Selena off, Autumn lay back down and shut her eyes again.
Her head was still fuzzy.
She needed more sleep.
When she opened her eyes again, it was already eight in the morning.
She felt a little better, so she pulled back the blanket and got up, heading toward the bathroom.
As she passed by one of the VIP rooms, she heard a few familiar voices inside.
“Mom, that bitch Autumn actually dared to hit me, and Julian still hasn’t said a word. Am I just supposed to let her slap me for no reason p>
“Sienna, your brother’s busy. It’s normal if he can’t always take care of you. Don’t go running to him over everything. Autumn’s already on her way out-just hang in there a little longer p>
“But am I just supposed to let this go? I didn’t even do anything wrong. What right did she have to hit me?
“This won’t be the end of it. But she won’t even answer my calls. What am I supposed to do p>
Hearing their conversation, Autumn curled her lips in a cold smile and continued on toward the restroom.
The loyalty she’d given the Carter family over the years was all a waste.
From now on, they’d go their separate ways-no more pretending and tolerance.
Just as she reached the bathroom door, she was surprised to see Keith standing there, his back to her, on the phone.
Sensing the heat of her gaze, Keith turned slightly.
When he saw her, his eyes deepened.
“I’ve got something to handle. I’ll call you back,” he said into the phone before hanging up.
Chapter 55
He walked over to her, his gaze steady and intense, like he was trying to read her through and through.
Noticing her pale complexion and weary posture, he spoke in a low voice. “Flare-up again p>
Autumn gave a faint smile. “No, just a regular cold p>
She used to be in great health, but ever since she started taking cancer meds, her immune system wasn’t what it used to be.
Sometimes, she’d get dizzy for no reason and would need a while to recover.
Nausea and loss of appetite had become the norm.
“Which room are you in p>
Autumn wanted to say she could take care of herself, but just then, her stomach let out a loud, hollow growl.
A sour sensation rose from her gut, bringing a wave of discomfort.
Instinctively, she pressed a hand to her stomach.
Keith stepped forward, reaching out to steady her, but she instinctively pushed him away, cheeks flushing.
“I-I need to use the restroom p>
Some things couldn’t be delayed, and she was barely holding it in.
The stomach discomfort just now was from acid reflux, which was why she’d grabbed her stomach.
The moment Keith let her go, Autumn clutched her abdomen and slowly made her way into the restroom.
Just then, a girl in a hospital gown came out of the women’s restroom.
She walked straight over to Keith. “Let’s go,
Keith p>
He glanced toward the restroom Autumn had entered, his eyes flickering with a complex emotion.
“Go back to your room first p>
The girl nodded obediently. “Okay p>
Keith pulled out his phone and made a call. “Bring an extra serving of oatmeal p>
When Autumn came out of the restroom, the first thing she saw was Keith standing not far from the doorway.
She was surprised that he was still here.
Was he waiting for her on purpose?