# Chapter 197: The Bitter Echoes of a Broken Past
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Autumn stood there, her eyes rimmed red with unshed tears. The weight of years of neglect and betrayal pressed down on her chest like a stone. And for a fleeting moment, Simon—her brother by blood but a stranger in every other way—felt a sharp stab in his chest, as if some forgotten memory tried to surface. Instinctively, he reached out a hand to comfort her, but Autumn stepped back, easily avoiding his touch.
A bitter smile curled at the corner of her lips. Guilt that arrived late was worthless. And really, they weren't truly guilty—they were just putting on an act for the cameras, for the sake of appearances. Once they left this place, she would have no use for them anymore.
Simon's flicker of remorse evaporated the moment she recoiled. Irritation replaced the brief tenderness, and his expression hardened. He let out a cold snort.
"Back then, we asked you to return with us to the Lewis family, but you refused. Who's to blame for that?" he snapped, his voice dripping with accusation. "You blame us for favoring Luna and neglecting you, but have you ever thought about your own problems? I remember you were obedient and sensible as a child, so why have you become like this now?"
Old habits die hard, he thought. Perhaps even as a child, Autumn was always like this—difficult, stubborn—they just hadn't noticed. Disappointment swept over him like a cold wave. His sister should have been like Luna: gentle, considerate, understanding, always bringing joy to the family. Who wouldn't love a sister like that?
But Autumn only laughed. There was no anger in her voice, only a terrible, hollow calm. "My attitude toward you depends entirely on your attitude toward me. What, you're allowed to target me, but I'm not allowed to fight back? Yes, you did ask me to come back then. But do you remember what you said to me at the time, Mr. Lewis? I remember it very clearly. Do you want me to repeat it to you?"
She paused, letting the silence stretch like a taut wire. Then she continued, each word landing like a knife.
"You were afraid Luna would feel wronged if I returned. You threatened me, saying that if I came back, I wasn't allowed to compete with her for anything. You said I was the elder sister, and that I should always give way to my younger sister. That I wasn't to use any underhanded tricks I might've learned outside against Luna. You all looked down on me, so afraid that if I came back I'd bully Luna. Do you think I was stupid enough to return under those conditions?"
The memory still stirred a wave of bitterness in Autumn's chest. Her mother had just passed away, and those were the words they had said to her. Her heart had been shattered into a thousand pieces. Why would she swallow her pride and return, only to fight with Luna over scraps? She'd rather marry a stranger than live under the same roof with them again.
But in that gamble, she had lost everything—nearly her own life.
Simon curled his lips, his confidence clearly wavering. "We only worried you'd pick up bad habits outside and bring them home to corrupt Luna. Besides, your personality has always been so headstrong, unlike Luna, who's simple and gentle. If you came back with trouble, she wouldn't stand a chance against you. For something so trivial, you've held a grudge all these years. What are you trying to prove? Do you really think dragging it out now means anything?"
Back then, they hadn't thought much about it. Their only concern was that Luna must never be wronged. He hadn't expected Autumn to remember for three whole years. This uncompromising, unforgiving sister... he truly couldn't bring himself to like her.
But Autumn's gaze remained steady, unbroken. She had long stopped expecting love from them. All she wanted now was to stand her ground, to let them know that the little girl they had abandoned had learned to fight back.
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## Reader's Impressions & Star Rating
This chapter hit hard. The confrontation between Autumn and Simon was raw, painful, and utterly necessary. Simon's hypocrisy and gaslighting are on full display—he blames Autumn for remembering the wounds they inflicted, while conveniently forgetting the cruel conditions they laid down when she was at her most vulnerable. Autumn's quiet strength in recalling every hurtful word, without breaking down, shows just how far she has come. The chapter masterfully captures the tragedy of a family that chose favoritism over love, and a woman who refused to be a doormat.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **Rating: 4.9 / 5 Stars**
## Next Chapter Prediction
Now that Simon has been forced to confront the ugly truth of their past, the cracks in the Lewis family's perfect facade will only widen. Expect Luna to either try to play the victim or attempt to manipulate the situation further. Meanwhile, Autumn's unresolved feelings and her dangerous gamble with Julian are bound to collide. Will Simon finally see the light, or will he double down on his blind loyalty to Luna? One thing is certain: the storm is far from over.
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