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.

into a gentle smile, “you don’t have to keep up this act. No more fake heart attacks to

emotional outburst or rash decision,” I continued, keeping my voice level. “I’ve spent a long

age before my eyes, all pretense dropping away as he closed his eyes with a heavy sigh. ‘Still the same stubborn girl

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

disappointed look. “You and my grandson… perhaps

his eyes. I always

already decided I wouldn’t be here to see anyone grow

screwed this up, boy. The least you can do is give her the divorce she wants.” His voice dropped, heavy with

twisted in my dress, trying to hide their trembling. “We can do

couldn’t risk any delays. Not when Blake might change his mind, not when my time was running out like sand through

rose with barely concealed delight before she caught herself. Her face quickly turned into one

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