# Chapter 24: The Countdown to Freedom Begins
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 24 of "REMARRIED AFTER I SECRETLY DIVORCED THE CEO" – a chapter that marks a turning point in Autumn's journey, where she finally begins to prioritize her own well-being over the chaos Julian has brought into her life.
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Autumn sat in the doctor's office, her posture rigid and stiff like a student called before the principal. Her back was ramrod straight, her hands folded neatly on her knees, betraying the tension coiling inside her.
Dr. Peter glanced at her with a practiced eye, then began his routine questioning. "How long has your stomach pain been bothering you?"
She lowered her head, trying to search her memory, but the timeline was a blur of pain and heartbreak. "I don't really remember..." she finally admitted, her voice barely above a whisper.
"It's alright," the doctor said gently, adjusting his reading glasses. He scribbled something on an examination slip, tore it off, and handed it to her. "Take this and get the test done. I'll send the results and the necessary medication to your home in a few days. You can come back for a follow-up in a month."
Autumn took the slip, her fingers trembling slightly. The words "endoscopic biopsy" stared back at her in cold, clinical print. She let out a quiet sigh – one more procedure, one more painful reminder of how much her body had suffered from all the stress and sorrow. "Alright, thank you, doctor," she murmured and turned to leave.
But then, Dr. Peter's voice stopped her at the door. "Wait a moment, young lady."
She turned back, curiosity flickering in her tired eyes.
"Aside from medication, your emotional well-being matters too," he said, his tone wise and fatherly. "Staying away from unpleasant people and things will definitely help your recovery."
Autumn paused, a genuine smile breaking through her weary expression. "I understand. Thank you for the reminder, doctor."
As she walked out of the clinic, a sense of liberation washed over her. She was finally going to escape that nightmare. From now on, it would be all about her career – no more foolish belief in so-called love. No more waiting for Julian to change. No more hoping for a miracle that would never come.
The endoscopic biopsy was more complicated and painful than she had anticipated, but still far less agonizing than the gastric puncture she had endured before. After the procedure, the nurse helped her out and instructed her to rest in the hallway for about half an hour. Autumn, feeling nauseous and dizzy, leaned back in the resting area and closed her eyes, letting the world spin behind her lids.
Jesse, ever the loyal assistant, went to handle the discharge paperwork. Thirty minutes later, when the discomfort had subsided enough for her to move, Jesse brought Autumn home.
As soon as she stepped through the door, Zoe rushed out like a whirlwind, her face bright with relief. "Ma'am, you're finally back! You have no idea – Mr. Carter has been thinking about you nonstop these past few days. He said you were feeling down and went on a vacation. So? Did you have fun?"
Autumn pulled the corners of her lips into a tight, bitter smile. "It was quite nice."
*Vacation? What a joke.*
Julian really could make up anything with a straight face. Good thing she no longer cared – otherwise, hearing those lies would have driven her mad. She had been sick and hospitalized, and Julian didn't even bother to visit. Yet he had the audacity to tell Zoe she was off on a vacation? How utterly unbelievable.
Lying in that hospital bed for two days had given her plenty of time to think. When faced with life and death, everything else felt trivial. From now on, she was going to cherish herself and stay far away from that scumbag and his mistress before their nonsense killed her from sheer anger. That wouldn't be worth it – not for a man who had never truly loved her.
"That's good," Zoe said, smiling warmly as she took Autumn's things inside. She seemed genuinely happy, probably thinking that if Mrs. Carter had enjoyed her time away, maybe she wouldn't fight with Mr. Carter again.
Just as Zoe was about to return to the kitchen, Autumn called out, "Zoe, I don't have much of an appetite for lunch. Just make me some oatmeal."
"Alright." Zoe nodded without a second thought, assuming Autumn was just tired from the flight.
Autumn walked over to the sofa, knelt down, and deliberately tore off the past few days of the calendar. Then she tore off today's page – June 11. After today, there would be only nineteen days left on the countdown. Nineteen days until her freedom. Nineteen days until she could finally walk away from this marriage that had suffocated her for so long.
A while later, Zoe came out carrying a steaming bowl of oatmeal. Autumn took small sips until the bowl was empty, then headed upstairs for a nap, her body aching for rest.
At three in the afternoon, her phone buzzed. It was Ethan. "Autumn, our company's hit a snag. I think you're the only one who can help."
She glanced at the screen, a flicker of energy returning to her eyes. "Sure, I was discharged today. Go ahead." She still felt a little unwell, but it wasn't a big deal. She could push through. When it came to work, she always felt energized – it was the only thing that hadn't betrayed her.
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## Reader's Impressions & Star Rating
Wow, what a powerful chapter! I absolutely loved seeing Autumn finally wake up and prioritize herself. Her quiet determination to count down the days until freedom is both heartbreaking and inspiring. The contrast between Julian's lies and her silent endurance is brilliantly written. And that moment with Dr. Peter? Pure gold – a kind doctor who sees beyond the symptoms. This chapter reminds us that sometimes the most important battles are the ones we fight within ourselves.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rating: 4.7 / 5 Stars
## Next Chapter Prediction
With only nineteen days left on the countdown, I predict that Julian will start sensing something is wrong. He might notice Autumn's cold indifference or her mysterious trips. Meanwhile, the company snag Ethan mentioned could bring Autumn and Julian into direct confrontation – perhaps forcing Julian to see that his neglected wife is actually a powerhouse he's about to lose forever. And what about that biopsy result? Is Autumn seriously ill? Brace yourselves, because the storm is coming!
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