Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Chapter 26

Thank you for everything you’ve done for me, William, I said slowly, feeling tears threaten. I’ll always be grateful for your kindness. Though I may tid longer be part of this family, you’ll forever be in my heart.”

William’s hand trembled in mine as Charles approached with the medication. Without hesitation, I reached up and took the pills from the butter’s Hand,

“These are new,” I observed, studying the tablets before popping them into my mouth. “Fruit–flavored vitamin B complex. Larger than last times,

The room wenteadly quiet.

“How did you…” William started, then stopped as I pulled an envelope from my purse.

“Your latest health report,‘ I said, placing it on the coffee table. I had three different specialists review it. You’re in perfect health for your age, William.

The color in William’s face shifted from sickly white to embarrassed red.

smile, “you don’t have to

I continued, keeping my voice level. “I’ve spent a long time thinking about this.

before my eyes, all pretense dropping away as he closed his eyes with a heavy sigh. ‘Still the same stubborn girl who walked into my grandson’s hospital room three years ago, aren’t you?” His voice carried a mix

they were suspiciously bright. “Audrey…” he paused, his voice rougher than

and my grandson… perhaps

his hands trembling slightly as he dabbed at his eyes. I always imagined you’d be here, running this family when I’m too

already decided I wouldn’t be here to

you can do is give her the divorce she

I said quickly, seizing the moment. My fingers twisted in my dress, trying to hide their trembling. “We can do it

change his mind, not when my time was running out like sand through an

Laurel’s voice rose with barely concealed delight before she caught herself. Her face quickly turned into one of concern. “Oh, what

have cut glass. “That’s rich, coming from you. Tell me, Miss Rose, would they be signing divorce papers if you