# Chapter 45: A Cold Hospital Encounter
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 45 of "REMARRIED AFTER I SECRETLY DIVORCED THE CEO" – a chapter that dives deep into the bitter chill of family betrayal and the hollow ache of being completely unseen. Come, let's step into Autumn's world once more.
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Autumn sat on the hospital bench, her heart as cold as the sterile air around her. She knew Grace had already seen Julian sign the divorce papers. Grace was probably counting the seconds until Autumn left, so Luna could waltz in and take her rightful place as the future wife. The cooling-off period still lingered like a ticking time bomb. If Julian discovered the truth now, the divorce might not go through. And Grace, lying in her hospital bed, still had the audacity to call Autumn back to care for her? That would only happen if Autumn had truly lost her mind.
Without a word, Autumn pulled her arm away, not even sparing Julian a glance. Being "respected" by him wasn't exactly an honor she craved.
Julian's face darkened instantly. He grabbed her arm and yanked her up from the bench with brutal force. "Autumn, haven't you had enough? There's a limit to these tantrums. You made a mistake – own it. What are you trying to do now?"
His grip was punishing, making her arm ache. Autumn frowned, parting her lips to speak, but before she could, a cold voice cut through from behind. "What do you think you're doing?"
Julian turned. Simon and Hector Lewis strode toward them, both wearing dark, stormy expressions. Surprise flickered in Julian's eyes but vanished quickly. He released Autumn and stepped forward to greet them. He hadn't expected to see them at the hospital, but Luna had mentioned their grandmother's fall, so it made sense.
Hector, however, ignored Julian entirely. His gaze locked onto Autumn, sharp as a blade. "I told you – stop coveting what doesn't belong to you. Flirting with a man in public? Have some self-respect. He's Luna's boyfriend. You'd better stop clinging to him. Not everything Luna has is yours for the taking."
Autumn stood speechless. *Her* brothers – the two men her dying mother had told her to rely on – were standing here defending the mistress's daughter while she tried to steal Autumn's husband. The irony burned like acid in her throat. She opened her mouth to explain, then closed it again. What was the point? They wouldn't believe her anyway. Somewhere along the way, they had stopped caring about her side entirely. They only ever listened to Luna.
And clearly, they were blind to the truth. Julian had grabbed her, yanked her so hard it hurt, yet her brothers acted as if they hadn't seen it. Everything was her fault.
Simon looked at Autumn with undisguised disappointment. "I thought you just liked competing with Luna for attention. I didn't think you'd stoop so low as to covet her boyfriend. You've gone too far. I'm warning you – stay away from Julian. If you want a relationship, find someone else. He's not the kind of man you should be chasing."
Autumn stared at the two righteous, self-assured men in front of her. Only bitter cold settled in her chest. If her mother could see this from the afterlife, it would break her heart – to see the two sons she raised so carefully now protecting the daughter of the other woman. What a cruel joke.
And Julian? He hadn't said a word. He hadn't even looked at her, as if none of this concerned him. Her own brothers berating her for a sin she didn't commit, while her husband stood there in silence, watching it all unfold. Autumn felt like a bucket of freezing water had been dumped over her, chilling her down to the marrow.
Seeing her stunned silence, they assumed their words had worked. They turned away, dismissing her completely. Hector glanced at the gift bags in Julian's hand and casually asked, "You here to visit someone too?"
Julian nodded. "My mom's in the hospital. I came to check on her."
"Perfect timing. Let's head up together," Simon said.
As they walked toward the elevator, Julian casually asked, "Mr. Lewis, what's your relationship with Autumn?" He had noticed how they warned her – they seemed to know her well, but clearly didn't like her.
Hector let out a cold snort. "Just someone irrelevant. You don't need to bother with her."
*So she was irrelevant.* That made things easier. Autumn was just a nobody, an orphan with no real connection to the Lewis family. Julian had assumed she might be related because of the shared last name, but apparently not.
After they left, Autumn could no longer hold her expression. Her face turned pale as a sheet. Clutching her stomach, she leaned over the bench, panting in pain. Her brows furrowed tightly, and cold sweat soaked through her clothes. She was so furious with those idiots that she had triggered another attack. If she wanted to live longer, she'd better avoid them from now on.
Her trembling hand rummaged through her bag and pulled out a bottle of pills. She tipped one into her palm and swallowed it dry. The bitterness spread instantly – just like her fate, bitter to the core. What a failure she was. Whether family or love, she couldn't hold onto any of it. Forcing it only hurt more. Since she couldn't keep it, she might as well let it go. In that moment, Autumn felt completely hollow.
Suddenly, a surprised male voice came from behind. "Autumn? Weren't you supposed to be upstairs with Julian's mom? What are you doing here?"
Autumn turned her head slightly despite the pain. Two men stood behind her – Julian's friends, Grant Mitchell and Ryan Stone. It was Ryan who spoke, his tone polite but distant. The last time they met in that private booth, they had both taken part in trash-talking her. Julian had moved on, and even his friends no longer respected her. They might act civil on the surface, but behind her back, they spared no ridicule.
Seeing Autumn clutching her stomach, Grant frowned. Was she trying to play sick again to gain sympathy? He chose to ignore her condition and said gently, "We heard Julian's mom is in the hospital. Do you want to come up with us to visit?"
Autumn bit her pale lip and replied weakly, "You go ahead. I'm not feeling well, so I'll stay here."
The two men glanced at each other. In their minds, she was clearly faking it again. But what they didn't understand was – Julian had already left. Who was she pretending for now? Them?
After they left, Autumn managed to pull herself together and slowly walked away. Ryan and Grant weren't far yet. Watching her from behind, Ryan sneered, "See? We just turned around and she got up to leave. What else could that be but an act? It's been years, and Autumn's tricks still haven't changed. She always plays the same game to get sympathy from Julian. Too bad for her, Julian saw through her long ago. He's already done with her."
They could always tell what she was about to do. Watching her flail and spiral out of control was like watching a clown show. She looked so pathetic, flailing like that even when she knew nothing would change. It was downright stupid.
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**Reader's Impressions & Star Rating:**
Oh, this chapter hit hard. My heart aches for Autumn. To be publicly humiliated by her own brothers while her husband stands by in silence – that's a level of loneliness I can hardly imagine. The way they dismissed her as "irrelevant" and "a nobody" is cruel beyond words. And Julian's friends? They see her pain and call it an act. The bitterness of that pill she swallowed is nothing compared to the bitterness of being completely invisible to everyone who should matter. This chapter is raw, emotional, and brilliantly written. I give it a solid **⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.9 / 5 Stars**.
**Next Chapter Prediction:**
I have a sinking feeling that Autumn is about to hit rock bottom. With her health failing and her spirit crushed, she might decide to finally walk away from everyone – including the divorce itself. But Julian? He's still in the dark about the signed papers. Luna's scheming is far from over. I predict that next chapter, we'll see Grace or Luna make a move to seal the deal, and Autumn will be forced into an impossible choice that will either break her completely or spark a fire of defiance. Either way, the storm is coming.
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