Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Chapter 15: Who Did You Say Had a Miscarriage?

Audrey’s POV

Williams voice thundered through the private reception room at Stegis, making my heart skip a heat. His face had turned an alarming shade of red as he confronted Blake about Laurel. At his age, this level of agitation couldn’t be good for his health

“William.” I moved quickly to his side, my voice gentle but urgent.ease don’t be angry. Have some tea first

I gave William a gentle, reassuring smile as I poured the freshly bred tea into his cup

William couldn’t help but let out a sigh. “When will you stop being The this? His voice softened as he turned to me, his eyes scanning my figure with growing concern. “Sullering in silence, look how thin you’ve become!”

Sensing the concern in his tone, my eyes started to sting as I kept the smile on my face. “I’m not suffering, just on a diet.

Three years in the Parker family, and William had been the only one who truly cared about me. Every time he showed such concern. it made my heart ache–knowing that in just three months, I would have to leave him forever.

seen you for just

a month, and

“Diet?” He snorted, years of seeing through society’s pretenses evident in his tone. “I haven’t seen you’re nothing but skin and bones!”

“Being thin is more beautiful, isn’t it? I kept my voice light, even as felt Blake’s cold gaze sweep over me from across the room. His presence felt like a shadow, heavy with unspoken accusations.

William shook his head, letting out a sigh again. After his third cup, he finally spoke up, “Though I love tea, you can’t keep serving me like this. How many cups have I had already?

He chuckled, some of the earlier tension leaving his shoulders. “Good thing this isn’t alcohol, or I’d be drunk before my own birthday celebration begins!”

I refilled his cup anyway. “Just a few more, William. It’s your birthday

Taking advantage of the moment when nobody was noticing me, I quietly slipped s

some white powders into his cup.

Half an hour later, the birthday celebration officially began.

of everyone in the grand ballroom, I supported William on his left while Blake flanked his right as we made our way to the small stage at the center. Despite being in his eighties.

out, a masterpiece of white fondant and gold leaf, as the room filled with The harmonious voices of guests singing “Happy Birthday. The candles were

For wish

and his wife Audrey to live happily together, and give me

was deafening. I could feel hundreds of eyes on us, but I

Every public appearance, every tender gesture between them had convinced New York’s elite that I was merely a placeholder in the Parker family, Perhaps that was why James

first, even on your own birthday. I sincere, pe

comes true!”

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Did You Say

the crowd, but rely heard it over the ponding in my

to us with a smile, taking both my hand and Blakening them together. Did you hear that All this applause they te blessing

his birthday wh to support me, to

cry, dear. William patted my head, then looked at Blake. Stop just standing there Aren’t you going

a tissue.

“Laurel, what’s wrong?

already moving, abandoning his place on stage without a second’s hesitation. I watched as

voice carried perfectly despite her supposed weakness. “You

Is your stomach hurting?” The

William standing over a shattered gift

whip. “Didn’t 1

showing his embarrassment. “Yes,

“Then why,”

I don’t

know you have misunderstandings about the

a shameless woman

of his

turned pale. “I…

of her.

turned sharp. “Lying in your arms can make her

Blake’s face darkened.