Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Chapter 28

I stood motionless, watching her cold determination. Laurel approached and reached out tentatively, her hand brushing my arm. (alake, milling

go with her. Make it quick. Despite her attempt to sound soft and vulnerable, I caught an undercurrent of excitement in her voice.

Audrey turned back, fixing me with an icy state. “Well? Are you coming or not?”

Grandpa waved his hand in exasperation. “Just go. Get it over with. Let Audrey be free.”

I felt my jaw clench. “I said I won’t divorce her.”

“Excuse me?” The surprise in her voice was genuine.

To be honest, what exactly was I thinking? Looking at the slender figure in front of me, it shouldn’t be like this. I knew I probably didn’t want to divorce her, but that promise…

1 shook my head and casually came up with an excuse. “If we divorce now, everyone will think Laurel destroyed our marriage. I met her gaze steadily, ignoring the way something twisted in my chest at her bitter laugh. “I won’t let that happen.”

sarcasm, “you wouldn’t have made such a

had regained its usual sweetness as she reached into her handbag. She pulled out a familiar–looking document that made

I’d meant to retrieve these documents after the gala last

divorce papers with Audrey’s signature. I was worried someone might

He turned to Audrey, his expression softening in a

flashing on her face as she lowered her eyes. “Life has its own plans, William,”

work out.”

seemed to age him. He gestured to Charles, his movements carrying

glass. I’ll revise the agreement, especially the clauses about Miss Rose’s… involvement.” Her lips curved into a cold smile. “Expect

this time.”

twist in my chest. But

through the air like a whip

still have some… unfinished business

Audrey’s POV

raising an eyebrow as I turned.

put Laurel