The Day I Quit Him (Autumn and Mars) novel Chapter 67

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

At the hospital, Mars Wright had tried reaching Autumn Lopez over thirty times, each call met with silence. Frustration boiled over as he kicked a nearby trash can, sending it tumbling across the floor with a loud crash.

“Autumn Lopez!” he shouted, his voice echoing in the sterile, white corridors.

Mars felt like a ticking time bomb, ready to explode. He struggled to rein in his emotions, acutely aware that his fury might frighten Lydia, who stood nearby, her eyes wide with concern. Yet, the thought of Autumn’s strange behavior gnawed at him, a creeping panic twisting in his stomach.

This wasn’t the first time he had been engulfed by such feelings. Once, he had been brimming with self-assurance, brushing off any changes in Autumn as mere whims. But now, he could no longer deceive himself.

Autumn had transformed, and it was undeniable.

She no longer waited for his beck and call, her attention seemingly elsewhere. Even when he spent time with Lydia, there was no trace of jealousy in her demeanor.

When had this shift begun? It felt as if the Autumn he once knew—the woman who had tirelessly devoted herself to their family and the Cloudbreak Corporation—was slowly receding into the background.

No, it wasn’t just a fading; it was more like she was purposefully letting go of everything that once mattered to her, watching their home and the company slip away from her grasp.

But how could she do this?

How could Autumn simply abandon everything they had built together? She had once cherished these aspects of her life more than anything else. What had changed so drastically that she no longer cared?

“Mars…” Lydia’s voice broke through his turbulent thoughts, laced with a hint of fear at his explosive outburst.

But beneath that fear, there was a flicker of excitement.

In her mind, Autumn was merely putting on a performance, trying to manipulate Mars into returning to her.

But Lydia was determined not to give her that satisfaction.

Rising from the bed, she moved closer and wrapped her arms around Mars in a gentle embrace, her voice thick with feigned sympathy and an exaggerated sob. “I’m so sorry, Mars. This is all my fault. My sister must be furious that you invited me to stay here. That’s why she’s ignoring your calls.”

Her words, intended to comfort him, only fueled the fire of his anger.

“Don’t you dare!” he snapped, gripping Lydia’s wrist tightly, his voice steady yet fierce. “You haven’t done anything wrong, so why should you apologize? I really misjudged Autumn. I thought she was genuinely kind to you, but it’s clear now that it was all an act!”

“Your own sister can’t even stand you? I always thought she was so understanding. Didn’t you want to leave the hospital?”

“We’re leaving right now. I’ll take you home myself to pack your things!”

Mars couldn’t quite articulate the tumultuous emotions swirling within him.

All he knew was that Autumn’s silence felt like a direct challenge.

If she wanted to move out, so be it. He would show her that their home could stand strong without her presence.

He would demonstrate that if she continued with these antics, she would erase herself from their lives, little by little.

And when she found herself without a place or a status, she wouldn’t be able to blame him!

A spark of triumph flickered in Lydia’s eyes.

“But what about my sister…” she began, feigning concern while her heart raced with excitement. “Maybe we should just forget it. What if she comes back and… and misunderstands everything? I’ll never forget what you told me, Mars. It’s better if she doesn’t know about us. It wouldn’t be good for you.”

At her words, a pang of sympathy surged within Mars.

Look at that, he thought. Lydia was so much younger than Autumn, yet she was always thinking about him.

Autumn had once been so understanding, but now all she seemed to do was create chaos in his life!

It never crossed Mars’s mind to reflect on his own actions. In his view, even though he was involved with Lydia, he had been careful to keep it hidden, ensuring that Autumn never felt humiliated. Therefore, he still considered himself a decent husband.

If Autumn chose to act out, she would have to face the repercussions.

“Why should I be afraid of her?” he demanded.

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