Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Chapter 23

Chapter 23

Audrey’s POV

The moment Blake answered. William’s thunderous voice blasted, making him pull the phone slightly away from his ear.

You brat, why did i take so long to answer? William’s voice carried clearly through the speaker, sharp with anger.

7 was busy. Blake’s tone remained usually composed, betraying nothing of the chaos from last night.

“Where are you now?‘

“At the hospital with Audrey.”

There was a brief pause, and when William spoke again, his voice had softened considerably. “How is she doing?”

“She’s fine. Just some stomach issues.”

“Then why did she vomit blood?” William’s voice was sharp with concern.

“Don’t worry, just bleeding gums.” Blake rubbed his temples wearily. “Nothing serious.

I almost laughed out. Nothing serious.

I’ve heard about what happened last night.” William’s voice turned ice cold. “Make sure Audrey gets proper rest at the hospital. Then come back to the

mansion alone. We need to have a serious talk.”

“There’s no need for that. I’ll bring her back…” Blake started, but William cut him off.

“Alone. Within thirty minutes. Let her rest.” The finality in William’s tone left no room for argument. “And Blake… you better have a good explanation for last night.”

expression darkening as he turned to me. “You heard him.” Blake’s voice was cold as ice.

up from the hospital bed with careful movements. “I

up in his eyes – I couldn’t fathom why. But

across the expensive fabric, a stark reminder of how quickly things

to buy some clothes?” Feeling helpless, I looked at

a new message. The way his entire demeanor changed as he checked it

Don’t worry so much, I’m

Blake demanded, his tone suddenly gentle with concern.

the doctor for the report right away!” Laurel’s sugary voice floated through

phone. “It’s just some blood.

and his tender concern for Laurel should have hurt. Instead, I

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saying, “Well, I surely can wear that, but It’s blood anyway.

brows furrowing in irritation before he strode Toward

walked into the first boutique we came across in the shopping center, quickly picked out

pain in the

A quick scan of the boutique’s entrance showed no sign of him. Of course – he probably had more important things to do than wait for his soon–to–be ex–wife to try on

I hurried toward the shopping center’s exit. But as I passed by a jewelry store, I caught sight of him through the window – standing at the counter, examining

bitter settled in my chest as I watched, and the pain in my stomach began to spread anew. Without conscious thought, I found myself pushing open the heavy glass door

whatever the salesperson was saying. “Please wrap

up. He frowned and asked, “What are you

to propose to Miss Rose with these rings?” I smiled,

His voice dropped dangerously low. “When did I say I was

“Then why are you suddenly interested in rings, Mr. Parker?

was cold as he turned sharply and strode

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