The Day I Quit Him (Autumn and Mars) novel Chapter 92

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

“Autumn, for heaven’s sake, say something!”

Mars surged forward, desperation fueling his every movement as he reached for Autumn Lopez.

His instinct was to seize her shoulders, to shake her until she offered an explanation—any explanation—about the chaos that was unraveling before him.

But before he could close the distance, an officer stepped in, his presence imposing and authoritative. “Calm down,” he commanded, his voice firm.

Mars’s anger flared, and he exploded, “How in the world am I supposed to calm down?”

“My wife is out there, fooling around with another man, betraying me, and you’re telling me to relax?”

His voice rose, a mix of disbelief and rage. “Did you see that guy? I don’t even know who he is! God only knows what else my wife has been up to behind my back. How can I possibly be calm in a situation like this?”

“What is wrong with you officers?” he continued, his voice dripping with frustration. “I’m trying to get my wife to the hospital, and instead of helping, you drag me to the station? We’re married! Legally married, for crying out loud! You better believe I’m filing a complaint against all of you!”

For a fleeting moment, the officer felt a flicker of sympathy for Mars. After all, Lawyer Miller had arrived suspiciously quickly, as if anticipating this very scene.

Yet, as Mars spiraled deeper into his unhinged tirade, the officer’s expression hardened.

“So, your version of ‘taking your wife to the hospital’ is to violently shove a pregnant woman into a car and forcibly snatch her phone so she can’t reach out for help?”

“A marriage license doesn’t grant you a free pass to assault someone or imprison them against their will!”

Lawyer Miller interjected, his voice steady and resolute. He laid out the facts with clarity, turning to address the officers directly.

“My client is pregnant. She was coerced into that vehicle by Mars Wright. That does not imply consent. If she had resisted, she would have faced even worse consequences. She complied solely to protect herself and her unborn child.”

“We demand a medical examination of her injuries. Domestic violence is a serious issue, and he must be held accountable for his actions!”

Autumn, observing from the sidelines, realized she didn’t even need to intervene. Lawyer Miller had a complete grasp of the situation, handling it with a level of professionalism that allowed her to sit back and feel a wave of relief wash over her.

It was liberating not to be the one diving headfirst into every conflict.

She reflected on the past, recalling how she used to be the one on the front lines, tackling every problem while Mars comfortably hid behind her.

Once she had resolved everything, he would swoop in, put on a show, and bask in the accolades. A flicker of contempt crossed her face as she remembered the years she had devoted to nurturing Mars’s weaknesses.

For too long, she had indulged him, enabling his incompetence.

The moment she pulled back, all his flaws were laid bare, exposed for the world to see.

Without her, Mars’s life would only continue to spiral downward.

Good. Let him and that woman, Lydia Lopez, be shackled together in their misery. Let them rot in the consequences of their choices.

“Autumn, what is this? Are you colluding with your lover to screw me over? Is this how you want to play this game? You’re not even afraid I’ll divorce you?”

At this, Autumn finally found her voice. “Fine. Let’s get a divorce.”

She didn’t mention that their mandatory waiting period was almost at an end and that they could sign the papers any day now. Instead, feeling an unexpected surge of cheerfulness, she added, “We can do it right now.”

Mars was momentarily stunned into silence, his mind racing to process her calm and direct response.

“You… you… How dare you?”

How could Autumn agree to a divorce so readily?

This wasn’t how things were supposed to unfold!

In that instant, Mars completely forgot about Lawyer Miller’s presence. He turned to Autumn, an awkward expression plastered on his face, forcing a smile that didn’t quite reach his eyes. “Autumn, you must have misunderstood. I was just angry earlier. Why would we get a divorce over something so trivial?”

Everyone in the room was momentarily speechless, taken aback by his rapid change in demeanor.

“Officer, I admit I was wrong. I acted against my wife’s will, and I’m prepared to face the consequences. But this is a private matter between us. Please, just give me one more chance. I promise it won’t happen again.”

Mars’s retreat was swift and shameless. “Autumn, I truly recognize my mistake. I swear I’ll never do this again. Please don’t be mad, okay?”

Lawyer Miller glanced at Autumn, his expression thoughtful.

He leaned in, lowering his voice to a conspiratorial whisper. “He’s showing a significant amount of remorse. The police will likely encourage you to settle. Even if we proceed with charges, the long-term impact on him will be minimal.”

“At best, any compensation would be slightly higher.”

“Ms. Lopez, do we want to proceed?”

Lawyer Miller laid out the pros and cons, leaving the final decision firmly in her hands.

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