Chapter 132
Chapter 132
Autumn couldn’t help glancing at the people around her.
With her lips pressed tightly together, she stepped aside to answer the call.
On the other end came Jason’s impatient voice. “Miss Lewis, I informed you yesterday-you were supposed to be at the courthouse at ten this morning.
“It’s already half-past. Where are you? Don’t tell me you’re trying to dodge it because you’re scared to face it p>
Autumn stood frozen for a few seconds, then ended the call.
Julian really went through with it.
He actually filed a lawsuit against her on the day of her mother’s memorial.
All those years of love-turned out to be completely misplaced.
All she felt now was overwhelming sorrow.
A moment later, Jason called again.
Autumn didn’t answer. She declined it without hesitation.
At some point, Keith had come up behind her, his deep, steady voice carrying a quiet strength. “Don’t worry about that. I’ve already taken care of it p>
Autumn turned around, her tear-filled eyes meeting the unfathomable darkness in his gaze.
She didn’t know why, but every time Keith appeared, he brought with him an unexplainable sense of calm.
Dressed in his usual black suit, even his tie was black.
Clearly, he had come prepared for today.
Autumn walked over and took the flowers from his hands. “Thank you, Senior. I wouldn’t even know what to do if you hadn’t stepped in p>
Julian had pushed her so far-if Keith hadn’t helped, she really might’ve been driven to the edge.
But Keith just looked at her, his dark eyes steady, and reminded her once more, “I told you-I’m doing this for your uncle. You don’t need to feel awkward about it p>
Autumn pressed her lips together.
The fact that this man still remembered a life-saving favor after all these years was rare enough.
What was even harder to believe was that he had chosen to repay that debt by looking after her.
The time for the memorial had come, and still, there was no sign of her brothers.
They didn’t return her calls and give no replies.
Henry, clearly annoyed, waved a hand and said to everyone, “We’re not waiting anymore. Let’s begin p>
Autumn was the first to step forward.
Holding the white roses in both hands, she knelt in front of the memorial table.
Her eyes were already red before she even started to speak.
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Choking back tears, she said, “Mom, I’m sorry. I couldn’t get my brothers to come. It’s my fault.
“I couldn’t earn their trust. They have such strong resentment toward me, they won’t even answer my calls. I’m really sorry p>
With those words, Autumn curled up on the mat and didn’t move for a long time.
The pain was too much. Her brothers had refused to come, and Julian had chosen today of all days to sue her.
Everything that had happened lately replayed in her mind like a film reel.
Each incident, each blow, felt like a knife slicing into her, leaving her completely torn apart, shaking from the pain.
Hearing Autumn’s words, everyone present felt a heaviness in their chest. Their eyes turned red with emotion.
Selena was the first to rush forward and wrap her arms around Autumn, crying as she tried to comfort her.
“Autumn, this isn’t your fault. Don’t take all the blame on yourself.
“Those people have no conscience. You’ve done more than enough. They’re the ones who should feel guilty, not you p>
Lily came over too, her eyes swollen and red. “Autumn, this has nothing to do with you. We all know that. Your mother would never blame you. You’ve done everything you could. Come on, get up p>
When Autumn stood up, there was a cold fierceness in her eyes. From this moment on, those two Lewis brothers were nothing more than strangers to her.
She would never forgive them.
And as for Julian-next time they met, she would no longer be polite.
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