ログインFor ten years, Autumn Lewis and Julian Carter were childhood sweethearts. After three years of marriage, all she got in return were injuries, neglect from her brothers, and betrayal from her husband. When Autumn found out she had stage-two stomach cancer, something in her finally let go. She picked herself up and rose from an unnoticed employee to a powerhouse in the tech world. As soon as the divorce cooling-off period ended, she tricked Julian into signing the papers and made a clean break. The next time they met, the ever-calculating Julian’s eyes turned red as he tore up the divorce certificate. “Autumn, I was wrong. We’re not getting divorced. If I could give you my stomach, I would—just please don’t leave me.” Her once-proud brothers now pleaded, “Autumn, forgive us. Your sister-in-law is filing for divorce. Could you spare us some money?” Just then, a man stepped out from behind her, lifted his shirt slightly, and sneered. “Autumn, why waste your time on these jerks? Look at me instead.” Indeed, affection that came too late was worth less than dirt. She didn’t care for it anymore.
もっと見るHe originally planned to register the marriage first and hold the wedding later, but thinking about the Lewis family’s attitude, he decided it was better to follow the proper process.That way, it would be fair to Autumn.Autumn looked at Keith in surprise. “Huh? So soon?”She had not prepared anything yet. Was she really about to give herself away just like that? It felt a little too fast.Keith looked completely matter-of-fact. “It’s not fast. After we get married, you can do whatever you want. I won’t interfere.“You’ve met my parents too. They’re reasonable people and won’t interfere either, so you don’t need to feel any pressure at all.”He had wanted to bring her home as his wife for a long time, but with one thing after another, it took until now to finally settle it.He could not wait to see her in a wedding dress. She would be beautiful—no, she would be the most beautiful bride in the world.…“As long as the two kids agree, we have no objections. We respect their choice.”In
When Autumn got home, Keith was sitting on the sofa with a tablet in hand, looking as if he was reviewing documents.She changed into her slippers and walked over, took the tablet from him, set it on the coffee table, then pressed the medicine she bought into his hand.“Didn’t you say you caught a cold? Why are you still working?”Keith rubbed his temples. “Some urgent files needed my approval. I just skimmed through them.”It was only a headache. Nothing serious. A bit of rest would be enough.Autumn filled the kettle on the coffee table and set it to boil before asking, “Was Caleb arrested? And what was your grandmother’s reaction?”She had heard it from Ethan—after Ivy died, Caleb was taken into custody as well. With the pile of crimes he committed, he would be spending the rest of his life behind bars.She also knew how much Dorothy doted on that grandson, even to the point of hurting Keith.Keith pulled Autumn onto his lap. “My grandmother went to see Caleb in prison. When she cam
“Don’t… come closer…”In the middle of the night, she jolted awake from another nightmare. Despite the cold, she was drenched in sweat.She sat up, turned on the bedside lamp, then curled into herself in fear.At that moment, she thought of Lucas—of how his voice had soothed her to sleep and always made her feel safe.She reached under her pillow, found her phone, and called him. He was probably still asleep. It took a while before he answered.Lucas’ voice came through, low and slightly hoarse. “Vanessa, what’s wrong? It’s so late. Did you have another nightmare?”Hearing that familiar, comforting voice, all her restraint fell apart. Her voice trembled with tears. “I had that nightmare again. Mom and Dad aren’t home, and I’m so scared. What should I do… I’m really scared…”She heard the sound of him getting up and putting on clothes. “Vanessa, don’t be afraid. I’m coming over to your place right now. Wait for me.”“If you’re scared, don’t hang up. I’ll stay on the phone and keep talk
Selena sat across from Zack, so awkward she did not know where to put her hands or feet.Zack noticed her unease and slid the menu toward her. “Take a look. See what you’d like to drink.”Taking the menu, Selena felt even more nervous. Her hands trembled, her palms slick with cold sweat.When his fingers brushed her icy palm, Zack quickly pulled back. Truthfully, he was no better off.He was afraid Selena might reject him again, so every move he made and every word he spoke had been rehearsed in his mind several times before leaving his lips.Selena said to the server, “I’ll have an Americano, no ice. Thank you.”The server nodded and soon walked away.Watching the server leave, Selena lowered her head and curled her fingers, weighing how to start.“You…”“You…”They spoke at the same time, as if in perfect sync. After exchanging a brief glance, both of them quickly looked away.“You go first.”“No, you go first.”They spoke in unison again. Selena felt so embarrassed she wanted to di
While Simon was still lost in thought, Autumn knocked on Ethan’s office door, and his gentle voice soon came from inside.“Come in.”Autumn was about to push the door open when Simon grabbed her again. “Autumn, even so, as long as you come back to Lewis Group, I can still give you some shares.“At m
Although the biggest credit belonged to Keith, Autumn had promised him that she would properly thank him tonight.Thinking that way, the weight on her shoulders vanished instantly. After all, she wasn’t wrong.Ethan toyed with the tea set in his hands and let out a sigh. “I didn’t expect the Lee fam
Keith did not come home again that night. No one knew what he was busy with, and Autumn didn’t ask.After packing her luggage, she went to prepare breakfast. Just as she set the bowl of oatmeal on the table, Vanessa’s call came in.The moment the call connected, Vanessa’s excited voice burst through
“You destroy everyone you touch. Wasn’t ruining my mother, fiancé, and two uncles enough for you? Now you want to ruin me too? How can you be this vicious?“If I’m going to die anyway, I’ve got nothing left to lose. I’m taking you down with me.”As she spoke, she lunged at Selena, but the police res






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