The Day I Quit Him (Autumn and Mars) novel Chapter 133

**Chasing Light, Finding Peace by Rohan Verma**
**Chapter 133**

If Autumn Lopez had even the slightest inkling of that conversation, a bitter laugh would have escaped her lips, reverberating with disbelief and scorn.

At this juncture, trusting a single utterance from Mars Wright was an exercise in futility.

He was nothing less than a serial betrayer—an arrogant soul, riddled with flaws, a man whose essence felt tainted. Autumn had made a solemn vow to herself: she would never again entrap herself in that sordid web of deceit.

Yet, there stood Hannah King, blissfully ignorant of the intricate tapestry of pain woven between Autumn and Mars. The sight of Mars, muttering to himself, lost in his own labyrinth of thoughts, tugged at Hannah’s heartstrings in a way she couldn’t comprehend.

In her eyes, Autumn was a fool for not recognizing the gem of a man she had in her grasp, carelessly letting slip away someone as wonderful as Mars while she remained ensnared in her own emotional turmoil.

“Autumn, this isn’t on me. You’re the one who failed to appreciate him,” Hannah insisted, her tone laced with exasperation.

With unwavering determination, she pressed her lips against Mars’s, a bold proclamation of her feelings that left no room for doubt.

“Mars, look at me. I’m the one who truly loves you… I want to be with you, not her.”

In his hazy, inebriated state, Mars was oblivious to the identity of the woman beneath him; all he could sense was that “Autumn” radiated an unusual fervor tonight.

A rush of exhilaration surged through him, blurring the lines of reality as he convinced himself that “Autumn” had forgiven him. An intoxicating wave of vitality washed over him, igniting a reckless abandon.

Whether it was the alcohol coursing through his veins or the electric energy of the moment, Mars felt alive, as if he were soaring through the clouds.

He pulled “Autumn” through the house, their bodies colliding with reckless abandon, lost in a whirlwind of desire that spiraled into a dizzying crescendo until they finally collapsed onto the bed.

Cradling her in his arms, he murmured, his voice thick with fatigue, “Autumn, you were incredible tonight.”

If Autumn had ever unleashed such unbridled passion before, he certainly wouldn’t have sought comfort in another’s embrace.

But he buried that thought deep within his conscience; it was merely a flimsy justification for his own betrayal.

He swore to himself it wouldn’t happen again.

Tightening his grip on the soft, yielding body beside him, he resolved to turn over a new leaf. From this moment onward, he would do everything within his power to ensure Autumn’s happiness…

“Autumn, come back home.”

“Let’s return to how we used to be, alright?”

Yet the figure nestled in his arms remained silent. Mars blinked, his mind gradually clearing as the vigorous exertion had burned away much of the alcohol’s haze.

As his vision sharpened, he was met with the sight of a beautiful but unfamiliar body curled against him, sending a jolt of realization through his system. The world spun around him, as if he had been struck by a bolt of lightning, leaving him utterly disoriented.

“Mars?”

His silence stretched on, and Hannah, sensing the weight of his bewilderment, turned her head, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. His earlier words had cut her deeply.

She longed to agree, to say yes, but she was not Autumn Lopez.

Frustration and anger simmered within her, her resentment toward Autumn intensifying.

As she contemplated her next move, she noticed a shift in Mars’s demeanor.

Their eyes locked, and the shock reflected in his widened gaze sent a flicker of panic across Hannah’s face. “Mars, you—”

“Hannah?”

Recognition dawned on him like a sudden flash of insight.

How could he ever forget the girl who had pursued him with such relentless fervor?

There had been a thrill in being chased, yet back then, he had been too consumed with charming Autumn into helping him, compelling him to give Hannah the cold shoulder.

Still, those memories lingered, vivid and unforgettable.

Later, when Lydia Lopez re-entered his life, the vibrant recollections of his college days faded into the background.

Who would have imagined that, after all these years, the girl who had chased him so fervently would find herself in his bed?

“How did you get into my house?”

“Was that you this entire time?”

“How did you…”

Mars stumbled over his words, a chaotic jumble spilling from his lips.

Pushing Hannah away, he scrambled out of bed, desperately searching for his clothes, panic and confusion swirling in his eyes.

Seeing him in such turmoil shattered Hannah’s heart. She lunged forward, wrapping her arms tightly around his waist, refusing to let go.

“Don’t leave!”

“We were so good together! Why can’t you just see me?”

“What does Autumn Lopez have that I don’t?”

The name “Autumn Lopez” felt like a brand seared into his skin.

He had already crossed the line with Lydia. Now he had been with another woman!

The thought of how to explain Lydia to Autumn loomed over him like a dark cloud. If Autumn discovered there was a Hannah too, forgiveness would be a distant dream!

In truth, he hadn’t anticipated how hollow the house would feel after Autumn’s departure. Now, reflecting on it, he regretted it deeply.

Besides, Mars and Hannah had just shared an intimate moment, and reflecting on it now, he had to admit it felt good.

It turned out, he didn’t need Lydia after all.

Thinking about how Lydia had only ever brought him trouble, he couldn’t help but pull Hannah into a comforting embrace.

He tenderly wiped away her tears. “Okay, don’t cry.”

Hannah let out a few more sobs. “Do you forgive me?”

Mars offered a helpless smile. “I’m the one who wronged you. Why would I be the one to forgive you?”

Hannah’s sobs intensified.

Mars’s heart felt as if it were soaking in warm water, a mixture of tenderness and pain.

As a man, being so ardently desired by another woman while his own wife was pregnant… Mars found himself riding a wave of exhilaration.

And since they had already crossed a line, he figured he should take some responsibility.

He had let Autumn down; he couldn’t let down another woman who loved him so deeply.

“I can give you anything… except a title.”

That was the sentence Hannah had been waiting to hear.

She considered the leverage she held over Autumn, realizing that orchestrating a divorce wouldn’t be an insurmountable task.

A triumphant smile graced her lips. “As long as I can be with you, I don’t need anything else.”

They held each other tightly, their connection igniting a fire between them.

It wasn’t long before Autumn received the video from her private investigator. She was staggered by how swiftly Mars and Hannah had moved.

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In the aftermath of that tumultuous night, the emotional landscape of the characters lay in disarray. Mars found himself ensnared in a web of conflicting desires and regrets, the thrill of intimacy with Hannah contrasting sharply with the haunting presence of Autumn. His fleeting elation had morphed into a heavy burden, as he grappled with the realization of his betrayal and the impending consequences of his choices. The warmth of Hannah’s embrace had ignited a spark within him, yet he was acutely aware that this newfound connection was built on the ashes of another relationship. As he sat amidst the chaos, the weight of his actions pressed down on him, leaving him to confront the reality of his fractured heart and the inevitable confrontation with Autumn.

Meanwhile, Autumn stood at the precipice of heartbreak, her trust shattered by the revelations that unfolded before her. The betrayal stung deeply, not just for the infidelity but for the realization that the man she had loved had chosen to seek solace in another’s arms. The betrayal felt like a cruel twist of fate, as she had fought to protect her heart from the very man who had sworn to cherish it. With the evidence of Mars and Hannah’s entanglement now in her possession, Autumn was left to navigate the tumult of her emotions, torn between the desire for closure and the instinct to reclaim her sense of self. As she prepared to confront the truth, the path ahead remained uncertain, but one thing was clear: she was no longer willing to chase light in a relationship that had dimmed, choosing instead to find her own peace amidst the chaos.

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**What to Expect in Next Chapter?**

In the upcoming chapter of *Chasing Light, Finding Peace*, readers will be thrust into the tumultuous aftermath of Mars’s reckless night. The tension will escalate as Autumn, armed with the shocking video evidence of Mars and Hannah’s betrayal, grapples with the reality of her crumbling relationship. Will she confront Mars head-on, or will she choose to retreat into herself, seeking solace in the very peace she has been chasing? As the threads of their lives become increasingly tangled, the emotional stakes will rise, leaving readers on the edge of their seats, wondering how far Autumn is willing to go to reclaim her sense of self and integrity.

Simultaneously, Mars will face the consequences of his choices as he confronts the duality of his feelings for both women. Caught in a web of guilt and desire, he will struggle to navigate the fallout from his actions. Hannah, emboldened by her newfound closeness with Mars, will grapple with her own insecurities and the implications of being the other woman. As the three characters converge in a storm of emotions, alliances will be tested, and secrets will unravel, leading to a climactic confrontation that could change the course of their lives forever. Will Mars be able to mend the fractures in his relationships, or will he lose everything he holds dear? The next chapter promises to be a whirlwind of passion, betrayal, and the quest for redemption.