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.”

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

hospital bed with careful movements. “I was planning to talk to William about the

could see the despondency and anguish that welled up in his eyes – I couldn’t fathom why. But he quickly masked it and turned

ruined. Dark bloodstains had dried into abstract patterns across the expensive fabric, a stark reminder of

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

could respond, his phone chimed with a new message. The way his entire demeanor changed as he

really fine. Don’t worry so

me your medical report,” Blake demanded, his tone suddenly gentle with concern. ‘I’ll only

sugary voice floated through the phone speaker. “I’ll send you photos as soon as I get

instantly disappeared as he put down the phone. “It’s

and his tender concern for Laurel should have

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Chapter 23

with him, just saying, “Well, I surely can wear that,

Toward the elevator. “There’s a Parker

time, I walked into the first boutique we came across in the shopping center, quickly picked out two clean–looking outfits, and

woken up and not having had much rest, although the pain in the

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

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 a well–practiced pitch about their latest

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

whatever the salesperson was saying. “Please

frowned and

Rose with these rings?” I smiled, the expression feeling foreign on

you talking about?” His voice dropped dangerously low.

maintained my smile, though it felt more like baring teeth now. “Then why are you suddenly interested

voice was cold as he turned sharply and