The Day I Quit Him (Autumn and Mars) novel Chapter 270

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

Having someone by her side was undeniably a far more comforting experience than facing the world alone. The presence of another person meant that the weight of solitude didn’t rest solely on her shoulders.

“Yeah,” Autumn replied, her voice light with a hint of amusement as she noticed her friends hovering around her like protective guardians, concerned as if she were a child in need of constant supervision. A laugh bubbled up from her chest. “Okay, it’s really not that big of a deal. You two don’t need to fuss over me like this.”

Nina, seizing the moment, chimed in with a playful grin, “Alright then, I’m going to step out for a bit. A friend of mine heard I was back in town and is really eager to catch up.”

Autumn’s heart sank slightly at this revelation. A pang of guilt washed over her as she realized how much of Nina’s time had been devoted to her since her return. “Okay, you should definitely go. If it gets late, just remember to call an Uber to get back.”

“Don’t worry about me, Autumn. I’ll be fine,” Nina reassured her, slinging her bag casually over her shoulder before making her way out of the villa.

Once Nina was gone, Autumn turned to Owen, her brow furrowed in curiosity. “Do you still have work to finish up?”

Owen shook his head, a small smile playing on his lips. “Nope, I wrapped it up already.”

“Are you feeling tired?” Autumn asked, stifling a yawn that seemed to echo her growing fatigue.

“A little,” she admitted, feeling the weight of her pregnancy making her eyelids heavy.

Owen gently helped her to her feet. “Then let me take you to rest for a while.”

A soft smile spread across Autumn’s face as she looked up at him. “Isn’t it a bit early for your usual bedtime? Do you think you can actually fall asleep?”

Owen’s hand brushed against her cheek, his touch tender. “It’s absolutely worth it just to gaze at you a little longer.”

Autumn felt her cheeks flush with warmth at his unexpected romantic words. She had never anticipated such a smooth compliment from him. “When did you become so charming?”

This was a side of Owen she hadn’t encountered before, and it intrigued her.

“People have to evolve,” he replied, his tone serious yet playful. “Besides, the past is behind us, and we’re living in the present now.”

“Our roles have shifted, so it’s only natural that we say and do different things,” he continued, and Autumn couldn’t help but smile at his thoughtful perspective.

If anyone else had uttered those words, she might have dismissed them as mere theatrics. But coming from Owen, she could feel the genuine sincerity radiating from him.

He was becoming increasingly adept at expressing his feelings, and it warmed her heart.

“I’m learning to adapt for you, too,” Owen added, his gaze steady and earnest.

Since the day Autumn met Owen, he had been a constant source of support, attending to her every need, from her meals to her living arrangements.

She had leaned heavily on his assistance while plotting her revenge against Mars Wright and the others, and it dawned on her that she had never truly considered how she could repay him for all he had done. As their bond deepened, the thought of giving him a complete family emerged as a potential gift, the best way to show her gratitude to a man who seemed to have it all.

After all, what do you give to someone who lacks for nothing?

“Autumn, you’re perfect just as you are,” Owen said, breaking her train of thought.

“But hearing you say that… it really touches me,” she replied, her voice softening.

“Thank you, Autumn.”

With a playful glare, Autumn shot back, “You always tell me not to say those two words, but now you’re saying them yourself.”

“Alright, I promise I won’t say it again,” Owen replied, a grin spreading across his face.

“And if you do?” she challenged, raising an eyebrow.

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