Chapter 182
Chapter 182
Autumn knew Keith was only saying these things out of concern for her, even making the trip back just to persuade her.
It really was thoughtful of him.
With that in mind, she lifted her gaze to meet his dark eyes.
“I won’t give it up this time. I’ll be in Seaview City for the expo on Monday p>
Hearing that, Keith’s expression finally eased a little.
He glanced at his watch to check the time.
“Want to go out for dinner?” he asked, his tone gentler now.
“No, thanks. I can cook for myself p>
Autumn shook her head.
Dining out with Keith would draw too much attention and could cause her unnecessary trouble.
Better to avoid it-eating at home was cleaner, comfortable, and she could make whatever she wanted.
“What are you afraid of p>
Keith’s lips curved into a mocking smile. “What? Still worried about running into your ex-husband and his mistress? You think avoiding them will help?
“Where’s that fearless Autumn I used to know? Did your last marriage take your brain along with everything else p>
He remembered clearly-five years ago, Autumn had been bold, even daring with him.
She wasn’t afraid of him in the slightest.
In fact, she’d often teased him, challenging him in professional matters and treating him as anything but an outsider in everything else.
She’d call him ‘Keith’ all the time, cling to his arm when her demands weren’t met, and act playfully spoiled.
Back then, she had been young, beautiful, vibrant, and full of life.
Now, only five years later, she seemed like a completely different person-calm and composed in any situation, outwardly easy to talk to but inwardly wary.
He couldn’t imagine all she’d been through.
Even after returning to the country and looking into her background, he knew that was only the tip of the iceberg.
Autumn pressed her lips together and explained softly, “It’s not that I’m afraid of running into Julian and the others. I’ve long since stopped having any feelings for them.
“If I were to see them now, I wouldn’t feel anything extra. I could face them calmly p>
What a joke-if at this point she still harbored any illusions about them, she might as well have a death wish.
During that one-month divorce cooling-off period, her illness had nearly advanced to the late stage.
To expect anything from them now would be pure self-inflicted misery.
No one in this world was so indispensable that life couldn’t go on without them.
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Keith’s lips curved with the faintest hint of a smile. “Since you’re not afraid, then let’s go p>
Autumn:
Wait a second.
Why did she feel like she’d just been tricked?
Lyric Loung.
Following Keith out of the car, Autumn immediately spotted Julian and Luna getting out of a vehicle not far away.
Hadn’t Luna gone on a trip with the rest of the Lewis family? How was she here now?
Back already?
While Autumn was still puzzled, another car pulled up ahead, and two more people stepped out-Simon and Hector.
Their grandmother was sick, yet they had no time to come see her.
But here they were, perfectly free to be out enjoying themselves.
It was nothing short of ironic.
Keith’s deep voice came from above her.
“You were willing to give up the expo invitation for your grandmother’s sake, but look at them-acting like nothing’s happened, going about their lives as usual p>
The girl was still too softhearted.
Kindness toward family could be a virtue, but the Lewis family didn’t even deserve to be called family.
They couldn’t judge them by the standards of decent people.
Autumn pressed her lips together and stayed silent.