# Chapter 34: When Promises Fade Like Midnight Shadows
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 34 of "REMARRIED AFTER I SECRETLY DIVORCED THE CEO" – a chapter where harsh words clash, forgotten birthdays cut deep, and the tender trap of another woman tightens its silk threads around a marriage already frayed at the seams.
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The Carter mansion was still simmering from the morning's confrontation. Ginny, the matriarch, had just struck Simon for slapping Autumn – a blow that echoed through the marble halls like a thunderclap. Simon opened his mouth to argue, thought better of it, and simply grabbed his jacket. "I'm heading to the office," he muttered, retreating like a wolf caught in a trap. After all, she was still his elder, and basic respect demanded silence, not defiance.
Ginny's sharp gaze swept across the room like a blade. "Anyone else have something to say?" The silence that followed was absolute. Everyone replied in unison, "No." When the matriarch spoke, even the bravest souls swallowed their words and kept their mouths shut.
Meanwhile, in the cold, sterile world of Carter Corporation, Alex stood hesitating before Julian, a document in hand. "Mr. Carter," he began cautiously, "I believe today is your wife's birthday. Would you like me to order a cake for her?" He had planned to mention it that morning, assuming Julian would remember on his own. But the entire morning had slipped by without a single word. Alex realized with a sinking heart that Julian truly didn't care about his wife – he didn't even remember her birthday. It took an outsider to do the reminding.
Julian's pen paused mid-signature. He glanced up, indifferent. "No need to ask me about trivial things like that."
Trivial. That's what he called his wife's birthday. Alex understood then: in Julian's eyes, everything related to Autumn was insignificant. He no longer needed to report anything about her. The message was clear – Luna was the one who mattered. With a heavy sigh, Alex stepped outside to order the cake.
When the cake arrived at the Carter mansion, Zoe's voice practically sparkled with excitement as she called Autumn. "Ma'am, Mr. Carter ordered a birthday cake for you! He said he's coming home to celebrate! Come back soon!"
Autumn was driving. She glanced at the blinking red light ahead and replied casually, "Alright." She said it, but she didn't believe a word. After being let down so many times, she had grown numb. She no longer expected Julian to keep any promise he made. Every time he said he'd come home to be with her, something always came up – a last-minute emergency, a phone call that pulled him away halfway. She wandered aimlessly for a while, grabbed a bite to eat, and only then remembered she was supposed to head home. Just seeing Julian would remind her of everything between him and Luna. It made her sick to her stomach. She couldn't even eat when he was around.
Zoe had just finished preparing dinner when she called Julian. He didn't pick up the first time. The second time, the phone rang for a long while before he finally answered, his tone carrying a faint edge of impatience. "What is it?"
Zoe asked cautiously, "Sir, you ordered a cake for Mrs. Carter... are you coming home to celebrate her birthday with her?"
Julian replied flatly, "Got it." And hung up.
The sound of running water from the bathroom stopped. Luna stepped out wrapped in a towel, damp hair cascading down her back, droplets still clinging to the ends like morning dew on petals. She looked every bit the seductive nymph, fresh out of water. She twisted her hair into a quick-dry cap and sauntered over, settling herself onto Julian's lap. She took his phone and set it aside on the nightstand, then slowly began to undo his tie, tossing it casually onto the bed. As she unfastened the top button of his shirt, her fingers traced his Adam's apple with a featherlight touch.
Julian closed his eyes, clearly enjoying the moment. Whatever Zoe had said a minute ago vanished from his mind.
Luna kissed her way down from his throat, undoing a button with every kiss. Her sultry voice lingered like silk. "Julian, stay with me tonight, will you?"
It was Autumn's birthday. Ever since Autumn had left the Lewis house that morning, Luna had deliberately found a reason to meet Julian at the hotel and clung to him, refusing to let him go back.
Julian drew in a sharp breath, heat rising through his body like a lit fuse. He gave a half-hearted push. "Not tonight. I've got something to take care of at home."
But Luna acted as if she hadn't heard a word. Her hands continued their slow, skilled work. With a soft clink, she unbuckled his belt and let it fall to the floor. Her red lips brushed against his ear. "Are you really going home tonight?"
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**Reader's Impressions & Star Rating:**
Oh, how this chapter stings! The contrast is brutal – while Autumn drives home with the dull ache of forgotten promises, Julian sits in a hotel room wrapped in Luna's web of seduction. The birthday cake that was supposed to be a gesture of love becomes a cruel symbol of neglect. Ginny's protective anger, Alex's reluctant duty, Zoe's hopeful excitement, and Luna's calculated manipulation – every character's emotion is vividly drawn. But the heartbreak is all Autumn's. She expects nothing, and she still gets less. That numbness she feels? It's the quiet before a storm. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.7 / 5 Stars
**Next Chapter Prediction:**
Autumn will arrive home to find no Julian, no celebration – only a cake melting under the lights and Zoe's worried eyes. But something inside her will finally snap. That numbness she's been carrying? It may turn into cold, clear resolution. Meanwhile, Julian, trapped in Luna's arms, will probably not even think of the promise he broke until morning – and by then, it might be too late to fix anything.
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