Chapter 195

Damien hadn't seen a flicker of sadness in Autumn during the divorce. But the way she had lashed out at him in their fights—it was because she cared. She wouldn't have said those things otherwise. As long as Autumn still cared, Dawson was already defeated. And though she had walked away without looking back, that didn't mean she wouldn't regret it. Damien could read people well enough. Autumn was stubborn to the bone. She was relentless when she set her mind to something, and he'd seen it in how she loved him. Once she truly loved someone, she wouldn't forget easily. Even if Dawson took advantage of the moment, she could never make room for him in her heart. Damien was sure of it. He didn't even need to win her over. One day, Autumn would come back on her own, and Damien would have no choice but to watch it happen. The thought made Damien press his fingers to his aching jaw. His tongue found the sore spot inside his cheek before he turned and left without a word. … Dawson didn't