# Chapter 70: The Emerald Earrings and the Hidden Wounds
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing today? I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 70 of "REMARRIED AFTER I SECRETLY DIVORCED THE CEO" - a chapter that crackles with raw emotion, family tension, and long-buried truths that refuse to stay hidden any longer. So grab a cup of tea, settle into your favorite chair, and let me take you through this gripping tale of love, betrayal, and the bitter price of family secrets.
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Susan's gentle hands wiped away Luna's tears, her own eyes glistening with maternal anguish as she comforted her precious daughter. The scene was picture-perfect - a mother soothing her wounded child. But as Simon approached with heavy, deliberate footsteps, offering a gift box to Grandma Ginny, the atmosphere shifted.
"Grandma, this is something I brought for you. Open it and see if you like it."
But Ginny, sharp-eyed and defiant even in old age, didn't even glance at the box. Instead, she shoved it straight into Autumn's arms, her voice carrying a grandmother's quiet rebellion. "Autumn, this one's from me. Go on, open it and see what it is."
Autumn caught the shadow of displeasure crossing Simon's face. She was about to protest when Ginny cut her off with the finality of a judge's gavel. "I said it's yours, so it's yours. No need to pay them any mind - just open it."
With trembling fingers, Autumn lifted the lid. Inside lay a pair of exquisitely packaged emerald earrings - the kind of jewelry that whispered of fortunes and family heirlooms. Just one glance told her they were worth a small fortune.
Ginny's weathered face broke into a warm, genuine smile. "Beautiful. Perfect for our Autumn. You'd better keep them."
And in that moment, Luna's carefully manicured composure cracked. Her fists clenched at her sides, nails digging into her palms until she felt nothing but the sharp sting of pain. Once again, Autumn had stolen her spotlight. Once again, she was left in the shadows.
Determined to reclaim her position, Luna asked with carefully feigned innocence, "Sister, what were you doing at Vanguard today?"
The name hung in the air like a thundercloud. Simon's expression darkened instantly, the exhaustion of his travels - he'd only landed at five that afternoon - pressing down on him like a physical weight. He pressed his hand against his pounding temple, the news still burning in his memory. Because Autumn had gone to Vanguard, Ethan had decided to suspend the collaboration with the Lewis Group.
That deal had taken Simon over six months to secure. Six months of negotiations, compromises, and sleepless nights. And now, with one careless move from Autumn, everything had crumbled to dust. How could he not be furious?
Vanguard had risen to stardom after developing their AI diagnostic technology, quickly becoming the most sought-after partner in the industry. Companies from around the globe had tried to collaborate with them, only to be turned away by Ethan himself. Their products were now being steadily adopted by hospitals worldwide. Many facilities, impressed by the results, had already signed long-term contracts. The company's future was undeniably bright. But the identity of the AI diagnostic system's original creator - known only as "Z" - remained a mystery.
Autumn met Luna's gaze with steady, unflinching eyes. "Thanks to you, dear sister, I was fired from the Carter Group. So naturally, I went to Vanguard for an interview. After all, people need to eat. If I don't work, how do I feed myself and pay my bills? Don't you agree?"
Her words struck like arrows, aimed directly at the heart of the Lewis family. Luna lived like royalty - she could lie around doing nothing all day and still never go hungry. But Autumn wasn't that lucky. People like her, who lived off a paycheck, didn't have the luxury of not working.
Luna froze, caught off guard by the raw honesty.
That was when Hector spoke up, his voice carrying the weight of authority. "Autumn, stop with the passive-aggressive nonsense. No one forced you to work, so what are you even complaining about? You think the Lewis family doesn't have the means to support someone like you?"
Earlier, when he realized Luna had given Autumn a gift that had already been opened, Hector had felt a twinge of guilt. After all, he'd been the first to call Autumn out. But after hearing her jab after jab, that guilt evaporated like morning mist.
Luna was sweet and well-mannered. There was no way she did it on purpose. Autumn, on the other hand, was always sharp-tongued and unforgiving. She was really hard to like.
Autumn let out a short, bitter laugh. "Right, the Lewis family has wealth and power. But what's that got to do with me? You really don't know where all that money goes? Or are you just pretending not to? Luna gets the best of everything. She doesn't even have to ask. You all rush to hand it to her yourselves. And me? If I don't work, I starve on the street."
The words poured out like a dam breaking, carrying with them the weight of years. When she was younger, Autumn used to envy Luna deeply. She had parents and brothers who adored her, like a fairytale princess brought to life. She remembered when she and her mother first moved out - she was only five. Every night she cried and threw tantrums. Her mother worked a street stall during the day and still had to soothe her to sleep at night.
Her mother gave up her dreams, clipped her wings, just so Autumn could one day fly. Back then, she couldn't understand why her home no longer felt like hers, why her father and brothers had suddenly become someone else's.
On her mother's deathbed, she waited the entire day, staring at the door, hoping her brothers would come. They never picked up her calls and replied to a single message. Her mother left this world without ever seeing them again. Later, Autumn found out the truth - they had gone on vacation with Luna.
What a cruel joke reality could be.
Seeing Autumn's red eyes, Hector panicked a little. He rarely saw her like this. He always thought Autumn was the type to argue for the sake of it, extreme and defensive, like a little cat constantly baring its claws at everyone. He never imagined she could look so fragile. He lifted his hand, wanting to reach out and touch her face, but she avoided him.
Just then, Susan spoke up, her honeyed voice dripping with false concern. "Autumn, if you don't want to work, you can always move back home. There's food and comfort. We wouldn't let you suffer. Don't say things like that anymore. It hurts your brothers. What's past is past. Let it go, alright?"
Despite the gentle tone, Autumn could see the truth written all over Susan's face - she couldn't have wanted Autumn gone more. She already had her hands full taking care of the two boys. She had no desire to serve another burden in the house.
Luna stepped forward and hooked her arm through Autumn's with a sweet smile. "That's right, Sis. Now that you're back, we can keep each other company. Why don't you move home?"
Autumn yanked her arm free, hard. "Let it go, huh? Move on like nothing ever happened? My mom pitied and trusted you. She found you a job, even asked my dad to look after you. And how did you repay her? You took that 'care' all the way to her bedroom. Then came your little lovechild, Luna Lewis. Don't think your good days will last forever. What's stolen will always be taken back. I hope when that day comes, you'll still have the guts to say things like that."
Susan was a scholarship student sponsored by Autumn's mother from middle school through college. She'd studied secretarial work. After she graduated, Autumn's mother asked Richard to place her in the executive office. She never imagined she was welcoming a snake into her home. Now that same woman's daughter had stolen Autumn's husband. If her mother could see all this from the grave, she would probably regret every ounce of kindness she ever gave.
"Autumn, that's enough! Where are your manners?" Hector snapped. "Apologize to your stepmom now."
Whatever guilt he had just started to feel was completely wiped away by her words. Was this really his sister? She was so unforgiving and harsh. It was deeply disappointing. She used to be such a well-behaved little girl. How did she grow up into someone so different?
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## Reader's Impressions & Star Rating
What a heartbreaking, brutally honest chapter. The raw emotion here is palpable - you can feel Autumn's pain radiating through every word. Her confrontation with the family who abandoned her, the revelation of her mother's betrayal, and the constant gaslighting she endures makes this chapter both infuriating and deeply moving. The way Hector flips from guilt to blame so quickly shows just how deeply the family's loyalty is skewed. And Grandma Ginny? She's the unsung hero here, quietly supporting Autumn in the only way she can.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **Rating: 4.8 / 5 Stars**
## Next Chapter Prediction
The storm is only beginning. With Autumn having exposed Susan's treachery and her brothers' abandonment so publicly, the family dynamics will likely reach a breaking point. Simon, furious about the Vanguard deal, might take drastic action to punish Autumn. But more importantly - will Autumn finally reveal her connection to Vanguard? And what about Ethan? The mysterious "Z" behind the AI diagnostic system could change everything. I predict Hector and the brothers will face an uncomfortable reckoning with their past, and Luna's mask of sweetness may begin to crack under the pressure of Autumn's truth.
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