THE DAY I QUIT HIM NOVEL

Chapter 161 Autumn Lopez received a slightly cryptic " thank you " text from Linda . She paused for a moment , then chuckled softly . It seems Linda finally figured it out . Back when Autumn was trying to lock down the wealthy businessman's investment , she had done a lot of digging into him and his wife . She knew their marriage had long since devolved into a rotten swamp . She'd tried to talk some sense into Linda before , but Linda wasn't ready to let all her years of effort go down the drain . Even less was she willing to step aside and let the other woman take her place .

But now , it looked like she had finally come to her senses . This is how a woman should live . Always have the courage to start over , and never act like you can't survive without a man . Even on their own , women could live brilliant lives . In high spirits , Autumn returned to her room , pushing all that messy drama to the back of her mind . Her belly was gradually starting to show , and she had to make sure she got enough rest . This was , after all , the Bennett Group's precious heir . She couldn't let anything happen to the baby .

While Autumn was comfortably enjoying a relaxing massage , Lydia Lopez was in the hospital , finally agreeing to a skin graft from a donor . The surgery proceeded normally under local anesthesia . 1/6 अ Chapter 161 Lydia could feel the doctors moving instruments across her face . The thought that someone else's skin was about to be stitched onto her own face suddenly brought on a powerful wave of nausea . She wanted to scream for them to stop , but it felt like something was blocking her throat .

Her eyes flew wide open , but she couldn't make a sound - it was the terrifying feeling of sleep paralysis . The doctors and nurses were all focused on the surgery , only noticing from the monitor that the patient's heart rate was a bit high . But it was still within a normal range , so they didn't think much of it . The surgery was ultimately completed without a hitch . As Lydia was wheeled out , she saw Mrs. Lopez waiting at the door , and tears immediately welled up in her eyes . " Mom ... " Lydia's hoarse voice instantly brought tears to her mother's eyes . " Lydia ... are you okay ?

My poor baby ... " The mother and daughter were about to break down in each other's arms when a nurse rushed over to separate them . " The surgery was just completed . The patient needs to control her emotions and avoid crying . If the bandages get wet , there's a risk of infection . Family , please control yourself as well . " Mrs. Lopez could only nod . Back in the newly changed hospital room , Lydia scanned the area but didn't see her father . She frowned and asked , " Where's Dad ? " 2/6 Chapter 161 Mrs. Lopez's expression soured . " He said he was too ashamed to be here and went home .

" Lydia was furious . " How could he just go home ? I was in surgery , and he just left ? Does he even care that I'm his daughter ? " " Your father has seen Autumn's value now , " Mrs. Lopez said . " I'm afraid ... " A knot of panic tightened in Lydia's chest . " What do you mean he's seen Autumn's value ? " Mrs. Lopez sighed . " Don't you get it yet ? " " Even with the skin graft , the fact that your face was injured is set in stone . And this whole mess today was huge . In your father's mind , you're only half a cash cow now .

" " If you had successfully married into a good family or made it work with Mars , you'd be a whole one . Do you really think he helped us this time because he cares about you ? He was just worried that if you were truly disfigured , you wouldn't be able to marry into a wealthy family and bring him any benefits . At the same time , he wanted to use this skin graft to put Autumn in her place . " " Your father is an incredibly selfish man . He has only ever loved himself ; he doesn't see anyone else . " Lydia lowered her eyes . Mrs. Lopez stroked Lydia's hair .

" Good thing I haven't completely trusted your father all these years . I managed to move some money . Remember , from now on , you need to focus on healing and recovering as soon as possible . You have to lock down Mars Wright , but don't let up on anyone else either . " " Men go out and conquer the world , but a woman who can conquer a man gets the whole damn thing . Do you understand what I'm saying ? " Lydia nodded firmly . 316 Chapter 161 But despite the mother and daughter's plans , in the early hours of the morning , Lydia's wound suddenly began to feel hot and itchy .

She couldn't stop herself from scratching it and came away with a hand full of blood . Terrified , Lydia immediately pressed the nurse's call button . After examining her face , the doctor wore a grim expression and instructed the nurse to prepare for a second surgery . Lydia listened as the doctor and nurse tossed around professional jargon . Although she couldn't understand most of it , a terrible premonition bloomed in her heart . So , just before being wheeled into the operating room , Lydia found a chance to grab a nurse's arm , her face a mask of terror . " What's happening to me ?

" The nurse patted her shoulder reassuringly . " You're having a rejection reaction . Don't worry , Ms. Lopez , this happens sometimes with surgeries . The doctor will take care of it . " But Lydia was far from reassured . " My face ... my face will be okay , right ? " She tried to touch her face , but the nurse stopped her . " Don't touch it . " " We're going into surgery now . Just try to relax . Don't be so nervous . " Lydia was trembling all over . " How can I not be nervous ?! " " Do you have any idea how important my face is ?

I'm warning you , if anything happens to my face , I will never let you get away with it ! " " I'll have my people sue you ! This hospital is a sham ! " The nurse's brow furrowed . It wasn't the first time she'd dealt with an 4/6 Chapter 161 unreasonable person like this . She tried to explain again with strained patience , but seeing that Lydia wasn't listening , she gave up . Thankfully , the surgery began shortly , and the nurse breathed a sigh of relief as the difficult patient was wheeled away . Seeing Lydia being taken for a second surgery , Mrs.

Lopez was terrified and instinctively pulled out her phone to call her husband . But a young woman answered . " Who are you looking for ? " The sound of splashing water came through the receiver . Mrs. Lopez was experienced enough to know exactly what that meant - the two of them had just finished . She was furious . Her daughter was back in the operating room after a post - op complication , and her own father was out having a good time ! In that moment , Mrs. Lopez finally understood how helpless and alone Autumn must have felt in the past . But she was not Autumn .

When Autumn was wronged , she would swallow it down . Mrs. Lopez would not . She roared into the phone , " Put the owner of this phone on . And don't play games with me . I'm sure you saw the contact name and know I'm his wife . This is an emergency , and I don't have time to fight with you . If you dare pull any crap , I'll find people to take care of you . " The woman on the other end of the line burst into a fit of giggles . " Oh, honey , I'm so scared ! " " You say you're his wife ? Then why is your contact name ' The Old Hag ' ? " 5/6 Chapter 161 " Sweetie , you have to accept your age .

Since you know you're too old to hold onto your man , you should just stay home quietly . Why bother making a scene ? " " I'll be honest with you , your man said he loves me the most . Who knows , maybe I'll be taking your spot soon . Alright , honey , we're about to start round two , so don't call and ruin the mood , okay ? Be a good girl . Maybe he'll still show you a little respect in the future . " With that , she hung up with a sharp click . Mrs. Lopez was about to explode with rage .

But before she could call back to settle the score with that woman , the light on the operating room door went out , followed by another piece of devastating news . Cedella Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter. 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.