11 key fought back now, could she really stand a chance against Autumn?
Serena thought that it was highly unlikely.
Alter Britney stormed off, Autumn quickly turned to Dawson. “Thank you for your help, Mr. Faulkner.”
If she had slapped Britney, Damien would’ve retaliated, and escalated to Hank, she’d be in the wrong
That uncontrollable unge she felt earlier was too impulsive!
he thanked him again.
Seeing that Dawson remained expressionless, Jamie stepped into reassure her. “Don’t worry about it. Britney had it coming
Dawson glanced at Autumn
She remained calm. Even with Ded wine splashed all over her, her expression didn’t change, as if Britney’s humiliating her was nothing new.
Had she been living like this all along? Was Damien really blind to it?
Autumn met his gaze again, and Dawson said quietly, “A verbal apology wouldn’t mean anything, so I didn’t make her apologize to you in person.”
After all, Bilmay was still his half–sister. It she acted out of line, he at least owed Autumn an explanation
“I’m already very grateful,” she replied.
Watching Belowy splash the wine on hersell was far more satisfying dun an apology.
Dawson frowned, his voice cold. “Is that all you’ve got! You’re Damien’s wife. Are you really afraided Brimey?”
Autum and nothing
Jamie looked stunned
Just as expected, Daws never paid attention to things he didn’t care about. That was why he hadn’t noticed Damien’s cold attitude toward Autumn during dinner earlier.
“Mr. Faulkner, Autis and Damien have already filed for divorce. The certificate will be finalized in two weeks, Jamie added calmly.
Dawson had a pint Rico was the one trying to push Autumn toward Dawson, but the two barely knew each other.
In fact, Jien pras more familiar with Autumn than Dawson ever wal
Hearing that, Dawson shot Janar a look, then turned to Autumn, saying nothing.
Autumn could only nod. “Yes.”
After a brist pause, Dawson turned and walked out without a mood.
Jamie stayed by Aurum’s side and old softly, “I’m sorry I didn’t mean to bring up your private matters, just thought that if Mr. Faulkner knew about you and Damien, he wouldn’t keep questioning you or get the wrong idea
Autumn gave a small nod. “I understand.”
Jarnia added gently “Hetly, I think you’re making the right choles by going through with the divorce.‘ Brimey’s attitude toward her own sister–in–law made it clear just how little Damien cared about Auituma Autunen kept her gaze thod straight ahead, more precisely, on Dawson’s broad shoulders
Just beyond him, she could see Rice and Robin wiring patiently.
Since deciding to get a divorce, Autumn had unexpectedly met a number of kind, warm–hearted people,
was especially enthusiastic,
Roten was always calm and gracious, quietly supportive no matter the situation, and had never once dismissed her.
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