Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

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.”

sharp exhale, his expression darkening as he turned to me. “You heard him.” Blake’s voice was cold as

movements.

I could see the despondency and anguish that welled up in his eyes –

reminder

some clothes?” Feeling helpless, I looked at Blake. “I

eyebrow, and before he could respond, his phone chimed with a new message. The way his entire demeanor changed as he checked it told me exactly who

really fine. Don’t worry

tone suddenly gentle with concern. ‘I’ll only believe you’re

right away!” Laurel’s sugary voice floated through the phone speaker. “I’ll send you photos as soon as

smile instantly disappeared as he put down the phone. “It’s just some blood. Were you

mockery of my request and his tender concern for Laurel should have hurt. Instead, I found myself fighting back an

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Chapter 23

him, just saying, “Well, I surely can wear that, but It’s blood anyway. Do you think Willem will by

strode Toward the elevator. “There’s a Parker Group shopping center nearby

the first boutique we came across in the shopping center, quickly picked out two clean–looking outfits,

the stomach had subsided, I

from the changing room, Blake was gone. 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

wait in the car, 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 what looked like wedding rings. The sales associate was gesturing enthusiastically, clearly in the middle of

began to spread anew. Without conscious thought, I found myself pushing open the heavy glass door and walking

interrupted whatever the salesperson was saying. “Please wrap them up.

snapped up. He frowned and asked,

with these rings?” I smiled, the expression feeling foreign on my face.

are you talking about?” His voice dropped dangerously low. “When

like baring teeth now. “Then why are you suddenly interested in rings, Mr. Parker? It

ahead!” Blake’s voice was cold as he turned sharply