Chapter 36
A care surge of anger exploded in Aunin’s chest. She couldn’t hold back and squeezed Christine’s wrist in return, harder than she meant to she graded, “Christine, you really do care
about her!
Christine was startled by the bary burning in Autumn’s eyes: She remembered how Autumn had always been calm and well–mannered—it was rare to see
are to see her lo control like this “You can love her, spoll her, care for her all you want.” Autumn added, each word sharper than the last, “but I’m begging you…. Just don’t let me see it. Can you do that?”
I was a simple request–one which she thought Christine shuidve had no trouble agreeing to
Instead, Christine’s lips parted, and all the said was, “Tut She appeared hesitant and conflicted, refusing to say yes.
Autumn’s anger flated—only to dissolve into helpless frustration, like screaming into a void. All at once, she went quiet as the fire inside her went cold. She stared at Christine for two full seconds before turning and walking away without another word
Christine had come today hoping to spend time with Autumn. It had been a while, and she just wanted to chat and spend some time t
together. When Autumn left
It just like that, she wanted in
Then, it hit her that Autumn couldn’t stand hearing anything about Emilia. Since they couldn’t continue the conversation, she simply gave up. If she showed Autumn too much care, Emilia would definitely get upset too. She was muck between the two, and she figured it just wasn’t worth ic
Autumn sat in her car for ten quiet minutes. Christine had doused her they emotions like low water, and now there was nothing left to feel. In those minutes, everything that had happened
ashodhigh her mind like a moderrol, and sudimly, she made a decision.
She would held a wall around herself–high, firm, unshakable. From now on, the wouldn’t show her vulnerabilities to anyone. Moreover, she would stop having expectations of others, as it would always lead to disappointment, no disappointment meant no
o pain ·
Autumn couldn’t change other people, and she couldn’t stop them from hurting her. However, she could protect herself. After all, the only person she could ever truly rely on was herself. with that in mind, the stopped on the gas and gripped the steering wheel. But instead of driving home, she headed straight to the downtown shopping detect
There was a femal business gala that Saturday night, and Autumn realized she didn’t own a single evening gown,
In all three years with Damian, he had never once taken her to a dinner or even like this. She had no reason to dress up back then, as she had lost herself in that relationship and never puid attention to her snow, everything had changed.
Autumn stepped into a boutique and immediately spotted a sleek black evening gown with silver im just as she was about to ask for assistance, she noticed the sales associates huddled together, chatting away.
“Did you see that? The CEO of Caldwell Group and his wife were just here! They picked out the inst expensive custom gown we have almost eight figues and he swiped the card without hinking one of the pushed
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“And they went next door to look in jewelry after that. The full look must’ve cost tens of millions,” another added
“I wish I could be rich like that for just one day.”
One chired in, “ur honestly, what really got me was how Mr.Caldwell looked at Mrs. Caldwell every time she tried on a new dress. He actually gave her thoughtful opimons!”
“Exactly!” someone agreed “My boyfriend just states at his phone when I take him shopping. He tells me everything looks great, and it’s so obvious he’s not even paying attention. It drives
“You sure you weren’t mistaken about who it was?” a girl asked, sounding skeptical,
“No way. My boyfriend works at Caldwell Group. He said Mr. Caldwell personally brings Mrs. Caldwell to executive meetings that man clearly wants everyone to know how important she is.
That’s real low..”
buy tend told me most Cave stresses, king, whatever Caldwell? Not a single scandall”
he’s so loyal. Not past emotionally, but physically too. What a responsible inan.”
swear, in this datic world, a man who stays faithful is like gold. Honestly, even if he didn’t have his squs, he’d still be such a catch”
Just them, the sales associate otkad Autumn standing nearby. She quickly walked over with a bright smile, “Hi this, miss. Would you like to try this pawn on?
