# Chapter 64: The Silence Before the Storm
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 64 of "REMARRIED AFTER I SECRETLY DIVORCED THE CEO". This chapter is a whirlwind of emotions, physical suffering, and quiet determination. Let's dive right into Autumn's world once more, where every breath feels like a battle and every step forward is a small victory.
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As soon as Autumn Lewis stepped out of that café, her body betrayed her. A violent wave of nausea crashed into her stomach, doubling her over. She clutched her abdomen, stumbling toward her car, and collapsed against the steering wheel, gasping for air like a drowning woman. Those irrelevant people—those relentless tormentors—had pushed her to the brink once again. If she hadn't walked away when she did, their shamelessness might have literally killed her.
With trembling hands, she pulled out her medication, popped a pill into her mouth, and unscrewed her thermos. She took several large gulps, the bitter taste washing over her tongue, but she forced it down. Then she slumped weakly against the wheel, drenched in cold sweat from the searing pain. A dense, gnawing ache spread through every inch of her body, like tens of thousands of tiny ants chewing her from the inside out.
She couldn't hold on. Her vision went black, and she passed out right there in her car.
Time lost all meaning. When she finally came to, she was still in the driver's seat. The worst of the pain had subsided after that brief, merciful nap. She took a deep breath, steadied herself, and started the engine. No one knew that during that fleeting moment, Autumn had nearly died. She was too stubborn to go down that easily—death itself had to back off.
Soon after, her phone rang. It was a lawyer representing the Carter Group.
"Ms. Lewis, regarding the letter we sent you—one of the claims has been withdrawn. Ms. Palmer admitted there was a misunderstanding; she remembered incorrectly. That lawsuit has been canceled. However, the other one still stands. Due to your negligence, the company suffered a direct loss of one million. The evidence is valid, and we ask that you repay it as soon as possible. I'm just calling to remind you the final deadline is the day after tomorrow. I suggest you start gathering the funds, Ms. Lewis."
After hanging up, Autumn let out a bitter laugh. So, the countdown had started from the day she was hospitalized. Julian really didn't miss a trick. He would stop at nothing to force her into submission. How utterly shameless.
If it weren't for her illness and her desperate desire to leave the Carter family behind, she would have enjoyed dragging this out, watching them squirm. But her body was deteriorating by the day, and she didn't want to be tangled up with any of them anymore. She'd only ever wanted to leave quietly, but they insisted on dancing in front of her face. It was exhausting.
The next day, Monday, marked her first day at Vanguard. She got up early, had breakfast, and drove out. The day after tomorrow was Wednesday—the day she would officially move out of the Carter residence. Just thinking about finally escaping that hell made her feel lighter.
As she stopped at a red light, her phone rang. It was Ethan.
"Autumn, it's your first day reporting to the company. Do you want me to come pick you up?"
She shook her head. "No need, I've already left and I'm almost at the office."
Ethan sounded surprised. "That fast? Then you might have to wait a bit. I'm almost there too."
After ending the call, the light turned green. Autumn stepped on the gas and merged smoothly into traffic. Once she arrived at the company, Ethan's assistant, Colin Fang, came out to meet her and led her inside.
As they passed the reception lounge, Autumn was caught off guard by a familiar face. Her eyes widened. What was Luna doing here?
Inside the lounge, Luna sat with poise as a young woman handed her a glass of water. She accepted it gracefully but didn't drink, just set it aside. Sensing someone staring at her, Luna glanced toward the hallway. The moment she saw Autumn, a flicker of surprise crossed her eyes, but she quickly returned to her usual calm.
Since Autumn had been dismissed by Julian, Luna naturally assumed she was here for an interview. She hadn't noticed Colin walking just ahead—she only saw Autumn. So it was easy to assume she was just another job applicant. Luna was here to see Ethan. Since Vanguard had a recent collaboration with the Lewis Group, she used the opportunity to get closer to him. Her goal: speed up the process of becoming his student. On top of that, she was genuinely interested in their company's AI diagnostic medical program.
Autumn felt a chill run down her spine. Luna was here, and that meant nothing good. But she had her own path to walk. She straightened her shoulders and followed Colin deeper into the building, leaving Luna's calculating gaze behind.
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**Reader's Impressions & Star Rating:**
Oh, what a chapter! My heart ached for Autumn as she suffered alone in her car, nearly dying without anyone knowing. The cruelty of the Carter family is relentless, and Julian's shameless demands are infuriating. Yet, Autumn's resilience shines through—she refuses to break. The encounter with Luna at Vanguard adds a layer of tension; you can feel the storm brewing. This chapter is a slow-burn agony mixed with a glimmer of hope. I give it a solid ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.7 / 5 Stars.
**Next Chapter Prediction:**
I predict that the confrontation between Autumn and Luna at Vanguard will escalate quickly. Luna will try to manipulate Ethan or use her influence to sabotage Autumn's new beginning. Meanwhile, Autumn's health is deteriorating, and the deadline for the repayment is looming. Will she find a way to expose the truth about Julian's manipulation? And how will Ethan react when he discovers Luna's true intentions? The drama is about to explode!
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