# Chapter 135: The Ironic Memorial
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 135 of "REMARRIED AFTER I SECRETLY DIVORCED THE CEO" – a chapter full of bitter irony, painful realizations, and a woman who has finally learned to stand her ground.
Autumn sat alone under the ancient sycamore tree in her courtyard, the afternoon shadows stretching long across the cobblestones. Her heart felt like a stone sinking in deep water. After Ginny had left with the promise to prepare everything, Autumn's thoughts drifted like leaves in a storm.
Everything that happened today pressed down on her chest like a mountain. The lawsuit. The betrayal. The painful reminders of what she had lost. And most of all, the cruel timing of it all.
When Julian strode through the gate with steady, confident steps, a bouquet of fresh flowers in his arms, Autumn felt a sharp pang of surprise. He came. Of course he came. He remembered.
Today marked the third anniversary of her mother's passing.
And he still chose today to file a lawsuit against her.
The irony was so bitter it tasted like poison on her tongue.
Henry happened to be carrying a dish out from the kitchen when he spotted Julian. His steps faltered. Then Zack emerged, holding clean dishes, froze for a moment, and quietly set them down before disappearing into another corner of the courtyard.
No one here welcomed Julian. The air grew thick with unspoken resentment.
But Julian seemed oblivious to the tension. He walked straight to the altar where Autumn's mother's photograph rested, surrounded by incense and offerings. With practiced grace, he placed the flowers down, bowed his head in respect, and knelt.
The gesture was smooth. Solemn. Almost reverent.
It was as if nothing had changed between them. As if they were still husband and wife, sharing grief, sharing memories.
But the truth cut deeper than any knife. They were already divorced.
The Carters always did this, Autumn thought bitterly. A slap, then candy. A wound, then a bandage. Maybe once upon a time, Autumn would have fallen for it. She would have softened, believed in his sincerity, let the past slide.
But those days were gone.
After the memorial, Julian rose and walked toward Autumn, sitting down beside her without hesitation. The familiar scent of his cologne filled the air, but it no longer brought comfort. It brought only pain.
Autumn instinctively shifted away, her body reacting before her mind could catch up. Julian noticed her subtle movement. His eyes narrowed, a flicker of irritation passing through them.
"Still mad?" he asked, his voice carrying that familiar edge of impatience.
"No," Autumn replied coolly, her voice flat as stone.
And she meant it. Since discovering she was ill, she had realized that anger was a luxury she could no longer afford. Anger only made things worse. Wearing herself out over someone like him – it had almost cost her life.
What was the point?
Julian stared at her for a long moment, searching her face for something he couldn't find. Then he stood abruptly, his tone growing impatient, dismissive.
"If you're really not angry, then have Ace drop the case. Sienna can't afford to have a stain on her name."
The words hit Autumn like ice water.
So this was the real reason he came. Not to honor her mother's memory. Not to offer comfort. But to protect his precious Sienna from the consequences of her own actions.
Julian hadn't expected Jason to lose in court. He hadn't expected Ace to produce a full set of surveillance footage – undeniable, irrefutable evidence that Sienna had framed Autumn. Someone powerful was backing Autumn. There was no other explanation.
Autumn froze for a few seconds, the pieces falling into place. Keith. Of course. He had promised to take care of it. And with someone like him stepping in, no case could be lost. But knowing that Sienna was the one who orchestrated the whole scheme – that revelation stung in a different way. Luna truly knew how to pull strings. Say a few words, and others would dirty their hands for her.
Autumn let out a cold, bitter laugh.
"Mr. Carter," she said, her voice sharp as broken glass, "if I didn't fight back, then I'd be the one smeared. Do you think I'm that naive? That I'd just let someone frame me and walk away?"
Julian's jaw tightened.
"Instead of wasting time trying to talk me down," Autumn continued, her eyes blazing with quiet fury, "maybe go ask your precious little sister why she did it in the first place. If she's willing to confess, maybe there's still a chance. Otherwise..."
She paused, lifting her gaze to meet his directly, her voice steady and unyielding.
"I'll say to you what you said to me. If you've got a problem with it, I'll see you in court."
The words hung in the air like a challenge. Julian stared at her, his expression unreadable. But Autumn saw the flash of anger in his eyes, the surprise that she would dare to defy him.
She had changed. And he was only beginning to realize it.
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**Reader's Impressions & Star Rating:**
Oh, what a powerful chapter! The irony of Julian showing up on the anniversary of her mother's death, bringing flowers, kneeling with mock reverence, only to demand that she drop the case to protect Sienna – it's absolutely soul-crushing. Autumn's growth is breathtaking. She no longer bends, no longer breaks. She stands tall, returns his own words to him, and walks away with her head held high. The emotional weight of this chapter is immense, and the writing captures every nuance of pain, betrayal, and quiet strength.
**Star Rating:** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.9 / 5 Stars
**Next Chapter Prediction:**
Autumn has drawn a line in the sand. But Julian doesn't take defeat easily. I predict he will try to pressure her through other means – perhaps through her family, or through manipulation of the media. But with Keith's power behind her, a major confrontation is brewing. Will Sienna finally show her true colors? And what will Julian do when he realizes he can no longer control Autumn? The storm is coming.
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