# Chapter 35: When the Stars Forgot to Return My Wishes
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 35 of "REMARRIED AFTER I SECRETLY DIVORCED THE CEO" — a chapter that cuts deep into the heart of loneliness and betrayal.
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The night was drenched in perfume and calculated passion. Luna's warm breath spilled across Julian's neck like honey laced with venom, her fingers tracing slow, teasing circles on his chest. Each touch sent electric tingles straight through his nerves, and she knew exactly what she was doing. She always did.
Julian's body stiffened ever so slightly — a moment of hesitation? A flicker of guilt? — but before he could think, Luna pushed him down onto the bed and pressed her flushed, seductive lips against his. The kiss wasn't nearly enough for her. Soon, her lips trailed down from his throat, kissing lower and lower, leaving behind a distinct smear of lipstick like a brand of ownership.
There was no denying it. Luna understood the art of seduction better than anyone. And Julian? He gave in. His hand gripped her slender waist with just the right amount of pressure, his voice husky and teasing: "You're so eager tonight... don't come crying for mercy later."
With one smooth motion, her bathrobe slipped off, revealing every perfect curve to his hungry eyes. Luna smirked, her voice breathy as her gaze locked on his. "You're so mean, Julian." The fish had officially taken the bait. She reached for the robe with pretend reluctance, but he grabbed it and yanked it away entirely. A second later, he rolled over, and his tall frame quickly pinned her beneath him.
The game was complete. Luna had won.
But while fire burned in Julian's bedroom, a different kind of stillness settled over the home he shared with Autumn. She returned to an empty dining table, the dishes long gone cold. Luckily, she'd already eaten — otherwise, she would've been left hungry, dealing with a gnawing stomachache on top of everything else.
She wasn't sad. Not really. Just quietly resigned.
Autumn already knew how this night would end. Julian had likely forgotten it was her birthday. Ordering that cake must've been nothing more than a passing gesture — a distant memory of obligation rather than love. She suddenly remembered how, long ago, he had surprised her with a huge birthday cake and even proposed to her with a ring that same night. Back then, he promised to love her and spoil her for the rest of their lives. But time had turned all those sweet vows into hollow noise, echoes of a love that had faded like morning mist.
She walked over to the calendar and tore off the page marked the eighteenth, then headed upstairs. There was no point in waiting. She was almost certain Julian wouldn't be coming home tonight. And sure enough, he didn't. Not even a single word.
But Autumn didn't care anymore. It was Zoe who seemed unsure, hesitant as she stood nearby the next morning. "Ma'am..." She had thought Julian would come back last night. She assumed Autumn would throw a fit when he didn't. But instead, Autumn had gone to bed early and calmly eaten her breakfast the next morning, quiet as ever.
Autumn looked up at Zoe. "What is it?" Zoe hesitated, then gave an awkward smile. "Nothing. I was just wondering if you're heading out today. It's the weekend, after all." Autumn set down her glass of milk. "Maybe I will, maybe I won't. Why?" Zoe quickly found an excuse to slip away. "I'll head out to do the grocery shopping."
After finishing breakfast, Autumn went back upstairs. At ten, her phone rang. It was Ethan.
"Autumn, our mentor is coming back to Northhaven next week for a few days. A bunch of us students from Northhaven are booking a private room at the Lyric Lounge to celebrate their birthday. Want to come?"
The twenty-second of this month — her mentor's birthday. She wouldn't have remembered if Ethan hadn't mentioned it. During the three years she'd been married to Julian, her life had revolved around him. She rarely attended any events, not even her mentor's birthday. She remembered once, there had been an important meeting with her fellow students. Her mentor had personally called to invite her. But it happened to be Julian's birthday that day, and she'd been busy planning a surprise for him. So she politely declined.
She could still recall the disappointment in her mentor's voice. They must've been so let down by her that day.
"I'll be there," Autumn said firmly with a nod.
"Great. I'll come pick you up," Ethan said, then added with a pause, "Oh, and I heard that mysterious genius senior of ours is coming too."
Autumn blinked in surprise. She'd heard about that prodigy for years but had never seen him in person. Their mentor used to hold him up as an example to motivate them, and over time, everyone developed a deep admiration for him. Word was, he'd been living abroad all these years, which was why he never joined any of the gatherings.
"I see," she replied quietly.
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**Reader's Impressions & Star Rating:**
This chapter hit me right in the chest. The contrast between Luna's manipulative seduction and Autumn's quiet resignation was heartbreakingly beautiful. You can feel Autumn's pain — not in tears or anger, but in the silence of an empty dining table and a forgotten birthday. The way she calmly tears off the calendar page says more than any screaming match ever could. And the arrival of the mysterious senior adds a tantalizing hint of change. I'm rooting for Autumn to reclaim herself.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.8 / 5 Stars
**Next Chapter Prediction:**
I predict the mentor's birthday gathering will be a turning point. Autumn will finally step out of Julian's shadow and reconnect with her old life. And that mysterious genius senior? There's something about him that feels connected to her past — maybe even to the night she secretly divorced Julian. I wouldn't be surprised if he turns out to be someone who knows the truth about her marriage, or worse, someone who has been watching her all along.
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