# Chapter 174: A Doctor's Grave Expression
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 174 of "REMARRIED AFTER I SECRETLY DIVORCED THE CEO" – a chapter that brings us face to face with Autumn's most terrifying fear and reveals a glimmer of unexpected tenderness from a man who seems to be pushing too fast, too soon.
The chapter opens with a surprisingly gentle gesture from Keith. Seeing the startled look on Autumn's face, he actually took the time to explain himself. "You looked so weak I thought you could use a shoulder to lean on. Don't read too much into it," he said. But even with those casual words, his careful gesture had still startled her. He was pushing too fast, and she felt it.
Autumn pressed her lips into a faint smile, maintaining her distance. "I wasn't overthinking it. Thanks for the offer, Keith, but I'm fine now." She truly hadn't thought anything of it – but she resisted physical contact these days, probably because she was still in a guarded state, her heart still raw from all the wounds of the past.
Keith handed her the oatmeal he'd brought earlier. "You didn't have breakfast this morning. You must be hungry by now. Have some to warm your stomach." She accepted it, thanked him, and ate slowly, forcing it down despite the lingering discomfort in her stomach – the same stomach that held the secret she feared most.
Then came the moment that made her heart stop.
The test results came out half an hour later. When she handed the report to Peter, he frowned immediately. As the saying went – if a doctor could still smile, it wasn't too bad. But a frown meant trouble, and a sigh meant worse. Seeing that deep crease in his brow, Autumn's heart climbed into her throat.
Had the cancer cells already started spreading? If so, would it mean chemotherapy and surgery? The thought alone made her palms clammy and her pulse race.
And then, unexpectedly, Keith suddenly took her hand, feeling the dampness in her palm. He looked down at her. "Nervous?" This time, she didn't pull away. She nodded. How could she not be nervous, with Peter frowning at the report like that?
Sensing no resistance, Keith gave her hand a light squeeze, his gaze turning even darker, steadier. "Don't be afraid. Peter's one of the best in this field. He'll take care of you." She nodded. His reassurance was like a steadying weight in her chest, easing the tight coil of fear inside her. The tension in her body began to loosen.
But then Peter spoke, and the weight crashed back down.
"What have you been exposed to these past few weeks? How could it have spread so quickly in just a month?" The young woman in front of him was barely in her early twenties, yet her stomach cancer had already progressed dangerously close to the late stage.
Hearing this, Autumn lowered her head, a tight prickle running over her scalp. She had suspected her condition hadn't improved, but she hadn't expected it to have spread. In a quiet voice, she explained, "I'm sorry, Dr. Mills. I've been around some people and situations lately that upset me. I promise I'll keep my distance from them from now on." This past month had been nothing but stumbles and strain, with plenty she couldn't make sense of – enough to worsen her illness. Never again. If she wanted to live longer, she had to cut those people out of her life.
Peter didn't respond to her explanation. Instead, his gaze shifted to Keith. "Is this how you take care of your girlfriend? She's this sick, and you still let her get upset? That's unacceptable. Her condition is serious – leaning toward the late stage. If it keeps going like this, she'll be facing chemotherapy and surgery."
Adjusting his reading glasses, he continued, "My advice is to change her medication for now, take a more conservative approach, and come back for regular check-ups. And keep her mood steady. Even the best medicine is only an aid. The most important thing is a healthy mindset. Do you understand me?"
Keith met his accusing stare without flinching, his voice tinged with apology. "Thank you for the reminder, Dr. I won't let her get upset again and make things worse."
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**Reader's Impressions & Star Rating:**
This chapter is a gut-wrenching roller coaster of emotion. We see Autumn facing her worst nightmare – the cancer spreading faster than she ever imagined – while simultaneously witnessing Keith's unexpected tenderness. His gentle reassurance, his steady hand holding hers, his willingness to take responsibility for her emotional well-being – it all feels genuine, but it also makes me wonder: is this real care, or is he just trying to win her back? The doctor's harsh words to Keith were a wake-up call for everyone. Autumn's health is deteriorating, and she cannot afford any more stress. The stakes have never been higher.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.7 / 5 Stars
**Next Chapter Prediction:**
I predict that Keith will take Peter's words to heart and become even more protective of Autumn, possibly confronting those who have been causing her distress – and that may very well include Bernard and Lily. Meanwhile, Autumn will have to decide whether to accept Keith's help or push him away to protect herself from further heartbreak. The tension between them is about to boil over, and one wrong move could shatter everything.
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