The Day I Quit Him (Autumn and Mars) novel Chapter 233

**Chapter 233**

As the golden hues of autumn danced through the air, Autumn felt a warm blush creep across her cheeks when Nina shot her a cheeky wink.

“You’re pretty lucky to have a brother like him, too,” Nina remarked, her eyes sparkling with mischief.

Despite Owen’s earlier display of irritation towards Nina, the truth was that receiving any sort of special attention from him was a rarity akin to finding a needle in a haystack.

The fact that Nina could effortlessly bridge the gap between them demonstrated the remarkable bond they shared as siblings, a bond that felt unbreakable.

“Oh, absolutely! My brother may come off as a smart-ass with a personality that could freeze water, but beneath that frosty exterior, he has a heart of gold. I mean, when we were kids, if anyone dared to bully me, he was always the first to leap into action and defend me without a second thought.”

Nina giggled, her enthusiasm infectious. “Hehe, Autumn, you and my brother are going to be so happy together.”

Nina didn’t frame it as if Autumn was simply marrying up by being with Owen; instead, she emphasized their mutual happiness, and that simple acknowledgment warmed Autumn’s heart like a cozy blanket on a chilly evening.

After her candid conversation with Owen, Autumn had genuinely begun to reconcile her feelings.

Maybe our family backgrounds don’t align perfectly, but as long as we genuinely care for each other, what else truly matters?

She had stood by Mars Wright during his most challenging times, assisting him in transforming his fledgling company into a publicly traded powerhouse.

Did she really lack the courage to forge a new path for herself?

Reflecting on her current self, she realized that the Autumn of today was far more radiant and self-assured than the one from years past.

And to top it all off, she was carrying the first grandchild of the Bennett family.

There was no way she would allow anyone to belittle the mother of the Bennetts’ precious grandchild.

These thoughts coursed through her mind, igniting a newfound confidence within her.

“Thank you, Nina. You’re such a wonderful person; I know you’ll find your own happiness someday too.”

“But a girl doesn’t necessarily have to get married,” Nina countered, her voice firm. “If you’re content with being single, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that.”

Nina nodded vigorously, her passion evident. “Exactly!”

“Autumn, you’re totally my kind of person! I told my parents I wanted to marry a video game, and they thought I’d lost my mind! Who says a woman has to get married and have kids? It should be a choice, not an obligation!”

Autumn wholeheartedly agreed. “As long as you’re happy, that’s what truly counts.”

“Right!”

Nina wrapped her arms around Autumn tighter, a flicker of jealousy flaring within her for Owen.

How did someone as emotionally distant as Owen manage to attract a partner as incredible as Autumn? It was a mystery to her. Owen was indeed favored by fate, a true darling of the cosmos.

“Hey, can you let go of my wife?” Owen’s voice cut through the moment, laced with annoyance. “If you need to hug something, grab a pillow from the back.”

Nina, however, was not about to relinquish her hold. This was getting absurd.

He hadn’t seen Autumn all morning!

It seemed that with age, Nina was becoming increasingly oblivious.

“I don’t want to!”

A pillow didn’t hold a candle to embracing her sweet, soft new sister-in-law!

With a playful tug, Nina practically dragged Autumn into her lap.

Owen’s expression darkened, a storm brewing behind his eyes.

Realizing he was on the verge of exploding, Autumn quickly intervened to diffuse the situation. “Alright, alright, there’s no need to get upset. We’re family here.”

“Owen, Nina and I will sit in the back. The poor girl just got back in the country; I’ll keep her company while we chat.”

Owen’s expression was one of indignation. He wanted to be part of the conversation too!

Autumn feigned ignorance to his pleading gaze and gently guided Nina into the back seat, avoiding Owen’s eyes as if they were a blazing sun.

Like a victorious general, Nina launched into an animated conversation with Autumn, seamlessly transitioning from fashion to skincare and then to video games.

To Nina’s astonishment, she had assumed that even if Autumn’s friend developed games, Autumn herself might not be particularly interested in them.

But it turned out that no matter what game Nina mentioned, Autumn had something to contribute, a comment or two that made Nina’s heart race with excitement.

“You used to play games, Autumn?”

Owen glanced at Autumn, his tone softening. “My ID was DarkCloud. I was on Server 1.”

“Nina was the one who played it first. She needed a teammate, so she begged and pleaded until I finally logged on to help her.”

“After that, I played a few times on my own when I had the chance. It was a great way to unwind.”

Hearing the name “DarkCloud,” Autumn felt a rush of nostalgia.

“You were DarkCloud?”

She leaned closer, excitement bubbling within her. “I was LittleCreek!”

Owen chuckled softly, a knowing smile on his face. “I know.”

Autumn gasped, disbelief washing over her. “You knew? When did you find out?”

Owen fixed her with a deep, meaningful gaze. “You didn’t really think I knew nothing about you before I asked you to marry me, did you?”

In truth, it was precisely because Owen had delved into Autumn’s background and discovered that she was the renowned ruthless female sniper from the game that he had even entertained the thought of proposing.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have rushed into marriage so readily.

While he was undoubtedly weary of his family’s incessant nudging to settle down, he wasn’t about to settle for just anyone.

After they signed the marriage contract, Owen noticed that Autumn wasn’t quite the same as she used to be.

In the game, she was composed, sharp, and fearless, charging headfirst into battle.

Yet, in real life, it seemed that the weight of existence had dulled her edges, causing her to lose that vibrant spark.

Fortunately, she was still unmistakably herself.

She had rebounded in record time and made the right choice in their union.

“Oh my god, you guys are seriously meant to be!”

Nina was nearly bursting with excitement.

“Meeting in a game, reuniting years later, and then getting married… Aaaah! Why can’t I ever find a love story as perfect as this?”