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.”

he turned to me. “You heard him.” Blake’s voice was cold as ice. “Since you caused all this trouble last night, you’re coming with me.

myself up from the hospital bed with careful movements. “I was planning to talk to

eyes – I couldn’t fathom why. But he quickly masked it and

reminder of how quickly things had spiraled out of control. I held

you accompany me to buy some clothes?” Feeling helpless, I looked at Blake. “I can’t wear

eyebrow, and before he could respond, his phone chimed with a new message. The way his entire

Don’t worry so much, I’m not made of

suddenly gentle with concern. ‘I’ll

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

down the phone. “It’s just some blood. Were

Laurel should have hurt. Instead,

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wear that, but It’s blood anyway. Do you think

furrowing in irritation before he strode Toward the elevator. “There’s a

across in the shopping

having had much rest, although the pain in the stomach had subsided,

room, Blake was gone. A quick scan of the boutique’s entrance showed no sign of him. Of course – he probably

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

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

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

head snapped up. He frowned and asked, “What

rings?” I

you talking about?” His voice dropped dangerously low. “When did I say I

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

was cold as he turned sharply and strode out of the

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