# Chapter 72: The Breaking Point – Who Really Wears the Mask?
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 72 of "REMARRIED AFTER I SECRETLY DIVORCED THE CEO." Oh, my dear readers, this chapter is an emotional hurricane that will leave you breathless. The Lewis family dinner table transforms into a battlefield of accusations, lies, and buried truths. And at the center of it all stands Autumn – fierce, unyielding, and finally refusing to be the family's punching bag. Let me take you through every heart-wrenching moment of this beautifully intense chapter.
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The dining room of the Lewis mansion had never felt so suffocating. Simon Lewis sat at the head of the table, his eyes fixed on his sister Autumn with a look that could freeze hell itself. The air between them crackled with tension, thick enough to choke on.
"Autumn, when you mess up, you own it," Simon said, his voice dripping with disappointment. Each word felt like a slap. "Look at yourself right now, you're acting like a complete shrew."
Autumn's fingers trembled against the tablecloth, but she refused to look away. She had heard these words before – too many times to count. But tonight, something was different. Tonight, she was done swallowing her pride.
"Why can't you be more like Luna?" Simon continued, oblivious to the storm brewing in Autumn's eyes. "She's polite, considerate, and top of her class. She has a PhD from one of the best universities in the country."
He paused, letting the comparison sink in like poison.
"And you? Aside from being good at playing mind games, what do you have that even comes close to matching her?"
The words hung in the air, sharp and cruel. Autumn felt her heart crack, but she held her ground. Simon had always been too busy with work to notice the truth living right under his roof. Whenever Autumn came home, he'd clear his schedule for that one meal – but every single time, it ended in disaster. And he always blamed her.
Tonight, the disaster was worse than ever. Autumn had supposedly jeopardized the partnership with Vanguard. That was the final straw, the line she had apparently crossed.
Simon's calm finally shattered, a flicker of raw irritation flashing in his eyes. "Autumn, if you're going to lie, at least come up with something better. What could someone with just a bachelor's degree possibly do at Vanguard? You saw Luna go there, didn't you? So you followed her, trying to steal the spotlight and tank the deal we spent six months negotiating!"
Ginny, the family matriarch, turned to Autumn with a questioning gaze. "Autumn, is what your brother said true?"
Autumn met her grandmother's eyes with unwavering determination. "No. I really did go to Vanguard for an interview. Mr. Sharp just walked me to the department, that's all. We barely even know each other."
She made a calculated decision right then – better to pretend she had no personal connection with Ethan Sharp whatsoever. If the Lewis family suspected there was more to it, they'd use it as another excuse to harass her. And the last thing Autumn needed was for every minor bump in their business deals to be pinned on her shoulders.
"You're lying," Hector snarled, pointing an accusing finger at her. "Vanguard only hires master's and PhD graduates. How could someone like you even get in, let alone be personally escorted by Mr. Sharp?"
He worked in AI himself. He knew the industry's standards. A bachelor's degree? At Vanguard? Impossible.
But instead of crumbling, Autumn laughed. The sound was bitter, hollow, and magnificent.
"Didn't your precious little sister say I ruined the deal? She saw it herself, didn't she? If even you don't believe her, what do you expect me to say?" She tilted her head, her voice growing sharper. "And if I'm not even qualified to work there, how could I possibly influence Mr. Sharp or ruin a partnership you all spent months securing?"
She leaned forward, her eyes burning.
"Or maybe you've all just gotten so used to blaming me, it's automatic now. Anytime something goes wrong and I'm around, it must be my fault. Isn't that how it always goes?"
Hector opened his mouth, then closed it. He was at a loss for words. Simon looked ready to argue further, but Ginny raised a hand, cutting him off.
"That's enough. Autumn already said it wasn't her fault, and I believe her."
A stunned silence fell over the table. Ginny turned her gaze toward Luna, who had been watching the chaos with barely concealed satisfaction.
"As for you," Ginny said, her voice cold and precise, "you're not a child anymore. When something goes wrong, maybe it's time you looked at yourself instead of blaming everyone else. Before you do anything, think about your own abilities. If you don't have the weight to carry it, then don't act like you do. Stirring the pot and adding fuel to the fire – does that solve anything? Or were you never planning to fix the problem in the first place and just wanted to make Autumn the scapegoat?"
Ginny had seen it all. She had watched Luna come over on purpose to pick a fight, watched her play the victim while twisting every word. Every time Autumn returned home, Luna acted like she was allergic to her, always finding a reason to stir up trouble. Ginny had kept it all in her heart, watching in silence. She hadn't defended Autumn before only because she knew the girl could hold her own. But that didn't mean they could sit there and slander Autumn in front of her without consequence.
She would never allow it.
Luna flinched under her grandmother's stare, tears springing to her eyes. "That's not true, Grandma, I—"
Susan quickly stepped in to shield her daughter. "Mom, that's not what Luna meant. You know how well-behaved and considerate she is. She would never try to cause division in the family."
But the damage was done. The mask had slipped. For one glorious moment, the truth had been spoken aloud, and Autumn felt something she hadn't felt in years – vindication.
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## Reader's Impressions & Star Rating
Wow. Just wow. This chapter is everything I love about this series – raw emotion, family politics, and a heroine who refuses to break. I could feel Autumn's pain and her growing strength. The way Ginny finally called out Luna's manipulations was deeply satisfying. And Simon? Oh, Simon, you have no idea what a treasure you're overlooking. This chapter earns a solid ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.9 / 5 Stars. The pacing, the dialogue, the emotional payoff – sheer perfection.
## Next Chapter Prediction
Oh, this is getting exciting! Now that Ginny has publicly backed Autumn, I predict Luna will escalate her schemes. She won't take this humiliation lying down. Expect her to dig up something about Autumn's past – maybe even her marriage to Oliver? And Simon? That stubborn fool will probably double down on his accusations. But here's the real question – when will Ethan Sharp make his move? He's been watching from the shadows, and I have a feeling he's about to step into the Lewis family drama in a way no one expects.
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