THE DAY I QUIT HIM NOVEL

chasing-light-finding-peace-by-rohan-verma 157 Summary In Chapter 157 of "Chasing Light, Finding Peace," tensions escalate as Lydia confronts a crowd gathered around her family's drama, particularly focused on her sister Autumn and her unborn child. Lydia, accustomed to a life of privilege, attempts to maintain her victim persona but is met with skepticism from the onlookers. As they witness her animosity towards Autumn and her protective partner, Mars, the crowd begins to rally in support of Autumn, criticizing Lydia and their father, Oliver, for their apparent coldness and manipulation.

Mars feels overwhelmed by guilt as he watches Autumn defend her child against her father's harsh words. He had initially thought that convincing Autumn to undergo a skin graft would be a minor issue, but the unfolding drama reveals deeper family conflicts and his own fears about the future. The crowd's accusations intensify, and Mars grapples with his emotions, feeling lost and anxious about how Autumn will react when she learns the truth about her family's betrayal.

Oliver's outburst further complicates the situation, as he threatens to disown Autumn, which she surprisingly welcomes as a chance to liberate herself from his control. As she begins to share her experiences of feeling like an outsider in her own home, the crowd listens intently, their anger towards Oliver growing. Autumn recounts the years of emotional neglect and manipulation she faced, painting a picture of a family more interested in appearances than genuine relationships.

With each revelation, Autumn gains strength, feeling empowered by the support of strangers who encourage her to voice her truth. She reflects on her struggles, the sacrifices she made to earn her place in the family business, and the stark contrast in treatment between herself and Lydia. As she asserts her worth and the value of her unborn child, the crowd's solidarity emboldens her, allowing her to confront her father and demand respect for herself and her child. Ultimately, this chapter captures a pivotal moment of empowerment for Autumn as she stands up to her family's toxicity.

The emotional weight of her experiences, combined with the support from the crowd, marks a turning point in her journey towards reclaiming her identity and asserting her rights. The chapter explores themes of familial betrayal, the quest for self-worth, and the courage to confront one's past, setting the stage for a transformative journey ahead. Continue Regular Chapter Reading Below **Chapter 157** "What's this got to do with any of you? Why are you all so obsessed with other people's family drama?" Lydia's voice cut through the air, sharp and accusatory.

Lydia had spent her entire life wrapped in the soft, cushioned embrace of privilege, her every whim catered to. She had perfected the art of playing the delicate victim, avoiding direct confrontation with the crowd that had gathered to witness this spectacle. But now, as she observed this man-this Mars-standing resolutely by Autumn's side, fiercely protective as if she were the most precious thing in the world, annoyance bubbled within her. "Does our family's affairs concern you in any way?

I suggest you leave, or I will have no choice but to call security," she declared, her tone dripping with disdain. Had she maintained her innocent, fragile persona, perhaps some would have felt a twinge of sympathy for her plight. Yet, as Lydia morphed from a wilting flower into an exasperated queen, the silence among the onlookers shattered. "Listen to her voice," someone chimed in, disbelief evident in their tone. "She sounds perfectly fine. How could she possibly be on the verge of disfigurement?" "Exactly! And just look at that glare she's throwing.

It's like she wants to devour her sister whole. Does that look like a loving family to you?" another voice echoed, the crowd's murmurs growing louder and more fervent. "This is utterly revolting. Did you hear what that older woman said? She's the stepmother of the pregnant girl. That daughter is probably hers with this man. Oh my god, it's classic! A stepmother comes in, and the biological father checks out. Just look at how cold-blooded this family is," someone else added, shaking their head in disbelief. "I've never seen a father force his own pregnant daughter to undergo a skin graft.

It's clear he favors the other one. I bet you that mother-daughter duo are master manipulators. How else could they have that old man wrapped so tightly around their fingers?" The hospital corridor buzzed with the chaos of a marketplace, with nearly everyone rallying behind Autumn, their voices rising in a chorus of support. Mars Wright felt as if his head was about to explode. He had believed that once he managed to convince Autumn about the skin graft, it would be a mere bump in the road.

He had even promised himself that since Autumn had been so wronged in this situation, he would find a way to make it up to her in a grand gesture after her surgery. He swore to himself that he would never again do anything to break her heart like this. But now, as he listened to the crowd's accusations, a deep, gnawing sense of guilt enveloped him, tightening around his chest like a vise. Especially as he watched Autumn fiercely defend her unborn child, his guilt swelled into a tidal wave, crashing over him with relentless force. In that moment, fear began to seep into his thoughts.

He dreaded the day when the child would be born and Autumn would discover the truth. Even more terrifying was the thought of facing the woman she would become once she learned everything. Mars felt utterly adrift, lost in a sea of confusion. He tried to retrace his mental steps, desperately seeking to understand how they had arrived at this moment. But no matter how hard he racked his brain, the guilt remained, unyielding and heavy. "Enough!" "Get the hell out of here, all of you!" Oliver Lopez could no longer contain his rage. He pointed a trembling finger directly at Autumn's face.

"Autumn, I raised you all these years. I even handed over the company to you, no strings attached. And instead of gratitude, you're conspiring with these strangers to humiliate me?" "Since you're going to be so uncooperative, let me make this crystal clear: you won't receive a single cent from the Lopez Group. If you walk out of this hospital room today, you are no longer my daughter." Autumn's eyes widened in shock. Onlookers assumed she was devastated by her father's cruel, heartless proclamation. But only Autumn understood the truth-inside, she was secretly celebrating. Are you serious?

This is the best news I could have hoped for! Yet, she masked her true feelings, maintaining her facade. It was all just a performance. Did they really think she couldn't play the game? "What did I do wrong?" Autumn had never uttered a single negative word about her family to anyone. She had swallowed her grievances for years, transforming her pain into silent, bitter tears. But with her father's desire to sever ties, she felt a surge of empowerment. So she began her story, recounting how Oliver had remarried almost immediately after her mother's death.

She made it a point to emphasize that Lydia was already born when Mrs. Lopez moved into their lives. The crowd listened intently, their indignation bubbling to the surface, and they began to hurl accusations at Oliver and his wife, labeling them as cheating scumbags. "She brought a child with her? That means the old bastard was cheating while his first wife was still alive. What a piece of work! His wife is on her deathbed, fighting for her life, and he's out there getting someone else pregnant. The moment she dies, he can't wait to marry his mistress.

If he loved her so much, why didn't he just get a divorce in the first place?" "That's how scumbags operate. They want to have their cake and eat it too. A divorce means splitting assets, and a cheapskate like him would never agree to that. I mean, he was too stingy to even buy a condom while he was cheating, and look where that got him." This was, without a doubt, the most humiliating day of Oliver Lopez's life. These strangers were brazenly dissecting the sordid details of his life with his new wife, their voices laced with contempt that could drive a man to madness.

"Shut up!" Oliver lunged forward, desperate to silence Autumn. But the imposing figure from earlier stood like an unyielding fortress, preventing Oliver from getting anywhere near her. He shielded Autumn perfectly, keeping both Oliver and Mars at bay. Seeing Autumn's face pale with fear at her father's outburst, others from the crowd instinctively stepped forward, forming a protective circle around her. "Don't be afraid, sweetie, we're here for you. Just speak your truth. Let out all the grievances you've bottled up.

We may not be able to solve your problems, but we can certainly let you vent!" Autumn felt a wave of gratitude wash over her. She had intended to use public opinion as a weapon against her father, but the kindness of strangers struck a chord deep within her, awakening a genuine desire to confide. After all these years, she could finally voice her truth. "I've spent my entire life tiptoeing around the Lopez household. I never understood why.

This is my home too, so why did I feel like a guest?" "I was terrified to eat too much, afraid you'd all label me a burden and toss me aside." "I never dared to ask for money, petrified you'd call me a spendthrift you couldn't afford. But the truth is, you gave Lydia a ten-thousand-dollar allowance every month, while you wouldn't even give me a hundred bucks." If Autumn hadn't taken on part-time jobs, she might never have finished her education. Eventually, she learned to be clever. She began charming her relatives, and with their "supervision," her treatment at home gradually improved.

Autumn understood that she had earned this better life through her own cunning, so she never let her guard down, never dared to show them her true heart. But people aren't made of stone. The moment Oliver handed over the Lopez Group to her, Autumn had genuinely wavered. He had given her the family business, just like that. For a fleeting moment, she questioned if she was the cold-hearted one for believing her father favored Lydia. Only later did she realize her family was merely using her as a workhorse because of her capabilities.

While she toiled tirelessly for the Lopez Group and Cloud Break Corporation, her family was off enjoying vacations and leisure. Lydia claimed to be studying abroad, but in reality, she was living it up in another country. If Oliver and his wife hadn't constantly drilled into her head that she needed a "clean" romantic history to marry into wealth, Lydia would have likely become the fallen woman of the international scene. "If I weren't pregnant, and you asked me to give Lydia a skin graft, fine. I'd consider it payment for the life you gave me. But I'm pregnant!

In your heart, are my baby and I just disposable? Worthless?" "Forget about me, but why can't you even spare my unborn child?" "I've already returned the Lopez Group to you. My husband is here, yet he might as well not be. What more do you want from me before you'll finally let me go?" Conclusion In this climactic moment, Autumn emerges from the shadows of her family's disdain, reclaiming her voice and power in a way that resonates deeply with everyone present.

The years of silent suffering transform into a fierce declaration of her worth, not just as Oliver's daughter, but as a mother fiercely protective of her unborn child. The crowd, initially drawn to the spectacle of family drama, becomes a chorus of support for Autumn, amplifying her truth and challenging the toxic dynamics that have long suffocated her spirit. As she stands tall, flanked by allies both familiar and newfound, the weight of her father's cruel words morphs from a threat into a catalyst for liberation, igniting a fire within her that she never knew she possessed.

Meanwhile, Mars grapples with his own tumultuous emotions, caught between guilt and admiration for Autumn's bravery. The chaos surrounding them serves as a mirror for his internal struggle, revealing the depths of his feelings for her and the consequences of his past decisions. As the crowd rallies around Autumn, Mars realizes that he must confront not only his own mistakes but also the fear of losing her to a world that has so often turned its back on her.

As she unveils the layers of manipulation and betrayal that have shaped her life, the facade of privilege will begin to crumble, revealing the true nature of her family's relationships. The stakes are higher than ever, and Autumn's voice will resonate with those who have felt similarly oppressed, igniting a fire within her that she never knew existed. Moreover, Mars will grapple with his own demons as Autumn's revelations unfold. The guilt he feels for his past decisions will clash with his desire to support her, leading to a pivotal moment of self-discovery.

With a flair for crafting emotionally intense plots and unforgettable characters, she blends love, desire, and drama into every story she writes. Cedella's storytelling style is immersive and addictive-perfect for fans of heated romances and heart-pounding twists.