# Chapter 18: The Mask of Indifference
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 18 of "REMARRIED AFTER I SECRETLY DIVORCED THE CEO" – a chapter where every glance, every word, and every silence carries the weight of a breaking heart.
Autumn glanced at Alex, then coolly pointed at the car behind Julian. "Mr. Song, that's my car right behind you. Mind stepping aside?" Alex stood frozen, utterly speechless. While he remained stunned, Autumn simply walked around him, slipped into her car, started the engine, and drove off without a single second of hesitation. She didn't pause, didn't glance back, didn't give him the satisfaction of a lingering look.
Was this really the same Autumn who used to cling to Julian every time she saw him? Or was this some new tactic – playing hard to get to reverse his attention?
Just then, Julian's phone rang. It was Luna. He squinted, still half-dazed, as he answered. Luna's sweet voice came through, "My brother just heard about the project developed by Z. He wants to speak with you personally. Can you come over now?" Julian rubbed his tired forehead. "Send me the location. I'll head over." The call ended, and he gave Alex the address: Royal Crest Lounge.
Meanwhile, back at home, Autumn had dinner and retreated to the bedroom. The seminar was tomorrow, and she needed to finalize her speech. She sat at her desk for hours, typing, deleting, rewriting, until she finally produced something she was satisfied with. After printing the draft, she glanced at her phone – ten o'clock. Quickly, she grabbed her pajamas and took a shower. When she came out, she went downstairs and tore off the calendar page for the 8th. Another day gone, only twenty-two days left.
She filled a glass with water and took out a pill bottle, shaking one tablet into her hand. Just then, the front door opened. Julian had returned, reeking of alcohol, looking like he'd just come from a business dinner. He saw her holding the bottle and asked casually, "You feeling unwell?" Autumn tossed the pill into her mouth and took a long drink of water. "It's nothing. Just the usual acting up again. It's just a painkiller." Julian changed into his slippers and headed straight upstairs without asking where she felt unwell or even glancing at the bottle in her hand.
If he had looked down even once, he would have seen the label clearly marked as cancer medication. But he didn't. He didn't even care enough to look.
Autumn put the bottle back into her bag, poured another glass of water, and went upstairs as well.
The next day, Autumn was up early again. Julian's shoes were no longer on the rack – he hadn't spent the night at home. She barely spared it a glance before getting on with her day. She spent a long time in the walk-in closet before settling on an outfit: a light blue blouse paired with an ivory suit skirt, a touch of natural makeup, and a pair of earrings she hadn't worn in ages. Looking at herself in the mirror, Autumn was quite satisfied. Julian never liked it when she dressed too formally, so these clothes had been tucked away for a long time.
The seminar was scheduled to begin at two in the afternoon. After lunch, Autumn headed out early. The event was held at the Northhaven Convention Center, and by the time she arrived, the place was already packed. Two security guards stood at the entrance. Everyone had to show their invitation and scan the code to get in. Autumn was rummaging through her bag for the invitation when a familiar yet distant voice sounded above her.
"Autumn? What are you doing here?" She turned and saw Simon and Hector standing there, with Luna trailing behind them. Luna quickly ran over and clung to Autumn's arm with a bright, cheerful smile. "Sister, you're here for the seminar too? Perfect, we can go in together!" Watching Luna rush over, Hector frowned. "Luna, why are you getting so close to her? Did you forget how she hurt you last time? With her lowly undergrad background, she probably couldn't even get an invitation. Coming here is just embarrassing."
So that was what Hector thought of her – that she was useless. Autumn lowered her gaze, her lashes casting shadows that concealed the flicker of hurt in her eyes. Maybe they never really cared about the truth. What they cared about was whether Luna got upset.
Luna playfully stuck out her tongue. "That's not true, Hector. I've told you many times, she didn't hurt me. You just misunderstood her." Hector snorted. "You should still stay away from her. She's always been rebellious, full of bad ideas." "Don't say that about her, she'll be upset," Luna said with feigned reproach.
Autumn quietly pulled her hand away and said coldly, "You're right. I've always been the bad kid, so stay away from me. You're the golden children of the Lewis family. I'm not. So, there's no need to guilt-trip me." She paused, then added, "And whether I embarrass myself by showing up here or not – that's my business. It has absolutely nothing to do with you. After all, I have nothing to do with any of you. As long as you don't say anything and I don't say anything, no one will know. To avoid unnecessary trouble, let's just treat each other like strangers. Don't you think so, my good sister?"
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**Reader's Impressions & Star Rating:**
This chapter left me feeling a deep, aching sympathy for Autumn. Every moment – from Julian's willful blindness to her cancer medication, to her brother Hector's cruel dismissal – shows just how alone she truly is. Her quiet strength in standing up to them, while internally crumbling, is heartbreaking. The chapter masterfully contrasts her outer composure with her inner pain. The writing pulls you into her world and makes you want to scream at everyone who fails to see her worth.
⭐ **Rating: 4.7 / 5 Stars**
**Next Chapter Prediction:**
Autumn's fierce self-defense at the seminar entrance suggests she's done being pushed around. I predict that in the next chapter, she will deliver a stunning speech that leaves everyone, including Simon and Hector, utterly speechless. Perhaps Julian will be there too, and for the first time, he'll see a side of Autumn he never bothered to notice – a woman of intelligence, resilience, and hidden depths. But will it be too late?
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