# Chapter 27: Ashes of Love and a Birthday Memory
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 27 of "REMARRIED AFTER I SECRETLY DIVORCED THE CEO". This chapter is one that will tug at your heartstrings, so grab a tissue and let's dive right in.
Autumn took the small box from Zoe with trembling hands and murmured a quiet thank you before walking over to the sofa. She already knew what was inside, but still, as she lifted the lid, her heart clenched. There it was—a medical diagnostic report. The words seemed to crawl off the page and burrow into her soul: a large shadow on the left side of her stomach, suspected tumor, signs of metastasis. Stage 2 stomach cancer. Long-term medication recommended. Follow-up in one month.
She pulled out the medicine. Different from last time, but all of it labeled as anti-cancer drugs. The reality of it hit her like a tidal wave.
And then—footsteps. Julian. He hadn't been home in days, and now he walked in, barely glancing her way. Just a quick, dismissive look before he headed straight upstairs. Not a word. Not a single question about the box or the papers she held. Even though Autumn had long accepted that Julian didn't care anymore, the memory of what they once shared stirred a bitter wave of grievance inside her. Her eyes reddened as she clutched the diagnosis.
She should have known better than to expect anything from him.
Taking a deep breath, she picked up a lighter. Click. The corner of the paper caught fire, the flame dancing hungrily. But just then, Julian came downstairs again, this time holding a brocade box. He noticed the smoke and casually asked, "What are you burning?"
Autumn flinched. Before she could respond, his next words sliced through her like a blade. "If you want to burn something, do it outside. Don’t set the house on fire. It’d be a hassle to redo the renovations."
She was speechless. His cold, emotionless tone stunned her for several seconds. Had his disgust for her reached this point? Her heart twisted into knots. Watching his retreating back, she couldn't even describe what she was feeling anymore. She was dying, and all he cared about was whether she might accidentally burn the house down and cost him money for repairs. How utterly absurd.
The flames licked her fingers, snapping her back to reality. Startled, she dropped the paper to the floor and watched it turn to ash. Just like her love for Julian, her heart had already turned to ash—beyond any hope of revival.
A few quiet days passed. Then, on the weekend, Autumn was woken by a phone call. It was her grandmother, Ginny. "Autumn, it's your birthday today. I got you a cake and a present. Will you come home to celebrate?"
Autumn froze. At this point, her grandmother was probably the only one who still remembered her birthday. When she didn't respond right away, Ginny sighed and added gently, "Don't worry, they all went on vacation last night. It's just me and Irene at home today. You don't need to worry about running into anyone."
Tears welled in Autumn's eyes. Ginny always understood her. She knew Autumn didn't want to see the rest of that family, so she chose to celebrate when they were away. How good it felt to be remembered, to know someone still cared about her. With a smile, Autumn said, "Alright, Grandma. I'll be there soon."
She threw off the covers, quickly had breakfast, and drove back to the Lewis estate. Irene greeted her with a beaming smile. "Madam Ginny went out early this morning to buy your favorite dishes. The cake's already ordered—it should be delivered in a bit. Come in, Ms. Autumn. Have some fruit first and chat with Madam Ginny."
Ginny, sitting on the sofa, waved her over warmly. "Autumn's home! Come sit with me and keep me company."
Autumn walked over sweetly and greeted her. "Hi, Grandma."
Ginny handed her a beautifully decorated brocade box. "Happy birthday, Autumn! This is my gift to you. Open it and see if you like it."
Inside were a pair of emerald bangles—heirlooms, priceless treasures passed down in the family. Autumn immediately pushed the box back. "Grandma, this is too valuable. You should give me something else instead."
But Ginny just smiled, and in that moment, Autumn felt a warmth she hadn't felt in a long time. A reminder that even in the midst of her darkest days, there was still love, still someone who remembered.
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**Reader's Impressions & Star Rating:**
Oh, this chapter broke my heart into a million pieces. The contrast between Julian's cold indifference and Ginny's unconditional love is devastating. Autumn's quiet suffering, the symbolism of burning her diagnosis—it's all so painfully beautiful. This chapter earns a solid ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.7 / 5 Stars. It's raw, emotional, and unforgettable.
**Next Chapter Prediction:**
I have a feeling that Julian might stumble upon something that reveals Autumn's illness, or maybe the emerald bangles will stir something in him. Either way, I predict a confrontation or a twist that will shake the foundations of their cold marriage. Buckle up!
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