Remarried After I Secretly Divorced the CEO novel Chapter 182

Autumn knew Keith was only saying these things out of concern for her, even making the trip back just to persuade her.

It really was thoughtful of him.

With that in mind, she lifted her gaze to meet his dark eyes.

“I won’t give it up this time. I’ll be in Seaview City for the expo on Monday.”

Hearing that, Keith’s expression finally eased a little.

He glanced at his watch to check the time.

“Want to go out for dinner?” he asked, his tone gentler now.

“No, thanks. I can cook for myself.”

Autumn shook her head.

Dining out with Keith would draw too much attention and could cause her unnecessary trouble.

Better to avoid it—eating at home was cleaner, comfortable, and she could make whatever she wanted.

“What are you afraid of?”

Keith’s lips curved into a mocking smile. “What? Still worried about running into your ex-husband and his mistress? You think avoiding them will help?

“Where’s that fearless Autumn I used to know? Did your last marriage take your brain along with everything else?”

He remembered clearly—five years ago, Autumn had been bold, even daring with him.

She wasn’t afraid of him in the slightest.

In fact, she’d often teased him, challenging him in professional matters and treating him as anything but an outsider in everything else.

She’d call him ‘Keith’ all the time, cling to his arm when her demands weren’t met, and act playfully spoiled.

Back then, she had been young, beautiful, vibrant, and full of life.

Now, only five years later, she seemed like a completely different person—calm and composed in any situation, outwardly easy to talk to but inwardly wary.

He couldn’t imagine all she’d been through.

Even after returning to the country and looking into her background, he knew that was only the tip of the iceberg.

Autumn pressed her lips together and explained softly, “It’s not that I’m afraid of running into Julian and the others. I’ve long since stopped having any feelings for them.

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