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Chapter 41

Audrey’s POV

When the would stopped spinning, the first thing I registered was the taste of bloot My head had struck something the winter mayte, or the retter Through the cracked windshield. I could see people runding toward us: Astrid and Feliz were sprinting in my direction, their fares masks of murde

“Audrey? Astrid’s voice came closer, accompanied by rapid footsteps. Oh God, Audrey!”

But it was another voice that cut through the chaos first: How could you be so careless! Are you hurt?

Blake’s tone carried that particular note of concern I’d grown so familiar with over our three years of marriage. For a moment, my heart lifted grid i realized he wasn’t speaking to me at all. Through my blurred vision, I watched him rush past my wrecked car without a glance, making a beeline fro Losents vehicle.

A bitter smile tugged at my lips. How telling. Even now, even after shed deliberately tried to run me off the track, his concern was only for her.

Audrey, can you hear me? Astrid appeared at my window, her face pale with worry. “Tell me you’re not hurt!

“I’m fine, I managed, though the words felt thick in my mouth. I tried to smile, to reassure her, but the expression felt more like a grimace,

1 knew that bitch was up to no good!” Astrid’s eyes were red with fury. She did this on purpose – we all saw it!

“Can you move your fingers and toes?‘ Felix asked urgently. “Any sharp pain anywhere?”

Behind them, I met Blake’s eyes for just a moment before looking away, the familiar ache in my chest having nothing to do with the crash. Something warm trickled down my forehead – blood from a cut I couldn’t feel yet.

her car with exquisite care, cradling her as if she were made of glass, while she put her delicate hand on her forehead in distress. The scene would have been Oscar–worthy

tried to kill you, and he doesn’t even look your way! Look

paramedic appeared with a stretcher. “We need to check Mrs.

transferred me to the stretcher, I watched Felix stare at Blake’s retreating figure,

anyone,” he said slowly, “let‘ alone Blake

laugh. “What’s going on? I’ll tell you what’s going on. That woman he’s carrying

Felix’s eyes snapped to me, then back to Astrid. Understanding dawned on

be ex–wife,” Astrid corrected bitterly, “if he ever stops dragging his

through his hair, looking slightly dazed. “No wonder… I just posted her photos in our group chat, and Blake immediately responded…” He shook his head. “I’m

ambulance ride to the nearest

what felt like hours of tests. “You’re

me to death!” She reached for my hand, squeezing it tight.

that bet – not for fifty million, not for

I said softly, squeezing her hand

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she continued, her voice thick

a familiar ache through my chest. Watching tears in Astrid’s eyes, I reached for her before I could stop myself, pulling heë lotis = fierce hug. My throat tightened as I held her, knowing how much worse her tears would be if she knew

forever.

forcing lightness into my voice. “It’s nothing serious. Just a bump on the

there in the front row,” Astrid continued, anger replacing grief in her voice. I saw everything! She deliberately accelerated when you were slowing down. If she wasn’t

pushed away from the wall he’d been leaning against. “This was attempted murder. We can’t let her escape consequences just because

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