Chapter 8 Autumn , how do you want to handle this ? James asked . I want a divorce . James paused for a moment . Ill have the firms lawyers contact him . I stared at my drink with reddened eyes , nodding silently . A text message popped up : * Baby , I was wrong . I shouldnt have been with Emma . I made a mistake ! * * Hit me , yell at me , do whatever you want just please give me one more chance ? * * I promise it wont happen again , baby … Suddenly , I felt violently ill . It was 2 AM when we left the bar . The familiar Mercedes was parked next to Jamess car . Ryan leaned against his car door , a cigarette between his long fingers . The ember glowed intermittently in the dark night . The moment his eyes found me , panic flashed across his face . His hand quickly crushed out the cigarette . Then he strode toward me . You werent answering my calls , I couldnt find you anywhere . I was worried sick , so I tracked your location- I cut him off : Time 1 Loved Hi Lets get divorced . The lawyers will contact you tomorrow . Just sign the papers . His face went white , unable to contain his fear : No , I wont divaren you Baby , please , can we not divorce ? Lets go home , okay ? Everything will be fine after we sleep on it . Autumn , come home with he , lets go home together ! As he spoke , Ryan reached for my hand , trying to pull me toward the car . James easily caught Ryans hand and shoved him back . Carter , Autumn said she doesnt want to go home with you . Please respect that . Then he wiped his hand on his clothes , as if disgusted by touching Ryan . Autumn … I was wrong , but I do love you , I truly love you ! I pulled away from Ryans grasp , standing beside James , and said coldly : Enough , Ryan . You dont need to say these things anymore . From the moment you cheated , these words lost all meaning . My expression remained distant , like I was looking at a stranger . Ryan was devastated , his face cycling through several expressions . Finally , he forced a smile that looked worse than crying . Baby … Seeing Ryan about to push it further , James landed several punches on him . Ryan didnt dodge , gritting his teeth through the blows . Suddenly the Mercedes passenger door flew open , and Emma ran over in her dress. 15:36 Chapter Without hesitation , she planted herself in front of Ryan . Dont hit him ! James saw her and grew even angrier , confronting Ryan coldly : Ryan , is this your idea of apologizing , bringing your mistress to face Autumn ? Youve really outdone yourself ! Ayha What , you think Autumn has no family to stand up for her ? Did you forget she has the Sullivan family behind her ? How dare you humiliate her like this ! The girl I cherished and protected like precious glass , and this is how you treat her ! Jamess eyes were bloodshot , his fists clenched as he swu ng at Ryans face . Afraid it would cause serious injury , I moved to stop him . At that critical moment , Emma suddenly lashed out , slapping me hard across the face . I tried to dodge instinctively , my body tilting backward . In that split second , a strong arm caught me . It was James , whod pulled back his punch just in time . He steadied me , checking me over , speaking softly to calm me . I patted his hand to show I was fine , then walked straight up to Emma and slapped her back without hesitation . The next instant , Ryan pushed me aside and gathered Emma in his arms . Everyone froze . Including Ryan himself . In the latest episode of ReelTalk EP 37, titled "Confessions of a Casting Director" by CrushReel, dive into the behind-the-scenes world of bringing your favorite stars to the big screen. Casting Directors reveal the intricate process of selecting actors for roles and share insights into what they seek in fresh talent. Explore the nuanced themes and character elements that shape the casting decisions, shedding light on the unique aspects that influence the final choices. Discover the artistry and expertise involved in assembling the perfect ensemble to breathe life into each character on screen. What sets this episode apart is its candid exploration of the casting process, offering a rare glimpse into the meticulous craft of matching actors to roles. Uncover the passion and dedication that drive Casting Directors in their quest to create captivating performances. For an exclusive look into the world of casting and to learn more about this ongoing series, head over to CrushReel. Experience firsthand the magic of bringing characters from script to screen by delving into "Confessions of a Casting Director," available to read online at CrushReel.