Chapter 275

Although Autumn had lived in the villa for three years, she had never felt any warmth there. She resisted returning, and being inside now unsettled her. It wasn't that she hadn't moved on from the relationship; rather, past emotions lingered, like a shadow of post-traumatic stress. Damien gripped her chin, forcing her to look at him. Autumn had no choice but to meet his gaze. He studied her carefully. "You hate it here that much?" "Yes," Autumn replied. With a sneer, Damien's hand closed around her chin. "You weren't like this before. Didn't you always want me to come home early?" "If I were still the way I was back then," Autumn shot back, "I wouldn't have divorced you." Damien's eyes darkened. After a few tense seconds, he shoved her chin aside, his face twisted with fury. Just as he was about to strike, Rosetta hurried out. She had been waiting for Damien and froze when she saw Autumn in the passenger seat. At first, she wasn't sure, but a few glances later, recognition da