Chapter 47
Emilia had finished ordering and put down the menu, sipping her tea casually. “She went to Averpark University too, didn’t she? studied computer science.”
This was what Christine had told her. Still, Autumn had been pretty unremarkable in college–definitely not a distinguished allem like she was
Jayden locked penuinely stunned “She won overpack?“
Alber all, one needed in score at least 1,40 on the SAT to get into dverpark University. Was Astumes really that smart?
Moreover, computer science admission scores would be even higher, which he’d learned while hiring for tech roles.
He turned to Domien with a frown. “Did you know about this?”
Damen had never thought to ask Automn, but he vaguely remembered Hank bringing it up once or twice. “I think so Probably ”
Jayden’s eyen marrowed. “So, she lets that degree or for years, and now suddenly dusts it off? Her intentions are pretty obvious.”
Emilia’s expression dationed Christine had already sounded her out. Autumn was serious about divorcing Damien. However, she seemed to be saying one thing and doing another. That land of two–faced behavior was hard to stomach.
Dan noticed Emilia’s shift in mood. “What’s wrong?”
“ast samething work–related,” Emilia said shaking her head.
Torten krew Emilia’s project was no walk in the park, which only made Autumn’s sudden ambition mou laughable. Compared to Emilia, she was clearly out of her depth. Pretending to measure up just made her look even worse, like a cheap imitation trying too hard.
He macked, “So what if the flips through a few books? The moment she ran into real challenge, she rack No experience, no skills–she’ll fall apart instantly.”
“Let’s not talk about her anymore.” Damien cut in sharply, his brows furrowed
Jayden glanced between Damien and Ems, and just like that, he understood what was going on. No point ruining our appetite.”
Midway through daner, Damien’s phone buzzed with a whatsApp message from Britney. Damien, I suddenly remembered something I forgot to ask you–dad Autumn block you? He’d messaged Antumn weekend through WhatsApp while staying at the Cabilledence. No. Why are you suddenly asking me this?”
Bittney feedback, “Because the blocked me!”
And it was twICH NOW.
Bitmey had just gotten a new phone and felt extra irritable today, she’d wanted to rent and give Autumn a piece of her mind it wasn’t like she constantly needed to lash out, but the grudge Autumn left her with had been fesiering Every soften, it bubbled back up, making her ich to pick a fighti
and now Spot blocked again.
Tritney was absolutely not. “So, it’s just me! Damien, Autuinn really means you differently
This time, she was definitely tartling. “When are you going to teach Autumn a lesson? I really can’t stand her anymore. I’ve been holding back this cage forever! I swear I’m going to snap- Since Emilia returned from abroad, hutumii hadn’t been home for almost two weeks. Except for breakfast not tasting quite right, Dansen wasn’t affected at all. Beyond that, the bad mood from stating a road with hon abo por
Helen Dambe tud pero imterest in weing hir less it was necessary. He replied, ‘I’m busy.”
Britney wrote back, “Of course you’re busy. Busy spending all your free stuck to Emilia like some hopeless teenager.”
than was getting a lan annoyed with Emilia too, and not ex, saying, “Danden, you’re 28 years old nearly 30 and middle–aged You should be more mature. Do you honestly need to le glued to radi other lovesick ces very duple day?
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