The Day I Quit Him (Autumn and Mars) novel Chapter 249

**Chasing Light, Finding Peace by Rohan Verma**
**Chapter 249**

Autumn Lopez stood her ground, her heart steady. She had long since severed ties with Mars Wright, and with that divorce came a sense of liberation. She had no obligation to maintain appearances for anyone. In her world, facing down a rowdy, inebriated childhood friend was merely another day.

Any flicker of doubt she might have felt would only signify that remnants of her feelings for Mars lingered, and she was determined to prove to herself that those days were behind her.

As Greg Lynn caught wind of Autumn’s intention to call the police, his agitation morphed into a furious storm. “You really think you can call the cops on me? You bitch! Do you even know who I am?” His voice was a mix of anger and desperation, echoing through the air.

Autumn, with a cool demeanor, shot back, “Have you forgotten how you used to follow Mars around like a lost puppy, hanging on his every word?”

“And what about how you did his laundry every single day back in college? Surely that memory isn’t lost on you.”

She leaned in closer, her eyes narrowing. “Cut the act, Greg. If you weren’t so smart and capable, do you honestly believe Mars would have ever given you a second glance?”

The small crowd that had gathered around them stood in stunned silence.

Was this man genuinely trying to defend his friend?

It sounded more like he was unmasking Mars as a complete jerk.

If he had such disdain for her, why on earth did he marry her?

And now he was implying that he was with her solely because she was intelligent and accomplished? Was he merely a leech?

After draining her energy and resources, he dared to return and stir up chaos? Was he attempting to manipulate his way into a position of dependency?

Greg, oblivious to the disdainful glares directed his way, was lost in the haze of alcohol. His words became increasingly vile, tumbling out like a torrent, each more offensive than the last.

The onlookers couldn’t help but grimace, as if his words were tainting the very air around them.

Yet Autumn remained unfazed, standing with an air of serenity that belied the chaos swirling around her. She allowed his venomous words to flow over her like water off a duck’s back.

Meanwhile, downstairs, Nina had been on a mission to find parking, her patience wearing thin. After what felt like an eternity, she finally secured a spot. As she hurried up the stairs, her heart raced at the sight of police officers surrounding the entrance. Panic gripped her—what had happened to Autumn?

She squeezed through the throng of spectators, her eyes scanning for her sister-in-law. Then, her gaze fell upon a brutish man unleashing a tirade of insults at Autumn. Rage ignited within her, and without a moment’s hesitation, she charged forward like a cannonball, delivering a resounding slap to the man’s face.

The sharp crack echoed through the restaurant, silencing the clamor of voices.

The police were taken aback by the ferocity of such a young woman. They rushed to intervene, their authoritative presence demanding order. “Hey, young lady, what do you think you’re doing? Do you know this man?”

Nina, standing her ground, appeared composed and collected. “Officer, I don’t know him, but he was hurling insults at my sister-in-law!”

She added with a defiant spark, “His mouth is so filthy, I figured I’d help clean it out!”

Autumn hadn’t anticipated Nina would leap into action like that, but the sight of her sister rushing to her defense filled her with warmth. Quickly, she joined Nina’s side, taking her hand gently. “I’m sorry, officers. This is my sister. She’s young and sometimes lets her temper get the best of her. She just couldn’t stand hearing someone yell at me.”

Relief washed over Nina as she caught Autumn’s reassuring gaze. She instinctively followed her sister’s lead. “Yes, Officer. I just… I lost my cool for a moment. I apologize…”

Before the police could respond, Greg erupted once more, his voice filled with indignation.

“I’ve never been hit in my entire life! Just you wait! I’ll make you pay for this!”

Nina raised an eyebrow, incredulous. “Really? With a mouth that disgusting, I’m surprised nobody’s knocked you out before. I guess people are just too polite nowadays, putting up with trash like you.”

The corner of Autumn’s mouth twitched, nearly bursting into laughter at the absurdity of the situation.

Greg, blindsided by Nina’s sharp retort, nearly choked on his rage. “What did you just say, you—”

“Alright, enough!” an officer interjected, trying to regain control of the situation.

“You’re still spewing nonsense in front of the police? What do you think you’re accomplishing here?”

“You realize you can be arrested for disorderly conduct, right?”

Deep down, Greg felt a flicker of fear at the mention of the authorities. He mumbled a few incoherent curses under his breath, but the fight in him had dwindled significantly.

Seizing the moment, Autumn pulled Nina aside, her voice low and urgent. “Nina, who is that guy?”

Autumn quickly filled her in on Greg’s identity, and Nina’s fury ignited anew. “Seriously? Is he out of his mind? Mars is a total jerk; how does this guy have the audacity to bother you?”

Autumn felt a strange mix of emotions.

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