Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Chapter 48

Snow suddenly wriggled free from my arms, jumping onto the coffee table. Her movement knocked over a forgotten cup of tea, sending the cold lipid splashing across my arm. The sudden shock of it pulled me back from the edge of darkness.

“Thank you, Snow, I whispered, finding the strength to push myself up. My hands were shaking as I reached for my phone, scrolling through my contacts until I found James Collins‘ name. I hesitated for a long moment, then pressed the call.

It was answered quickly, Audrey? What’s up?”

The noisy background sound indicated that he was at some kind of party. However, at this moment, the pain in my stomach made it impossible for me to think much.

“James… My voice came out hoarse and weak.

His tone changed instantly. “Hey, what’s wrong? Talk to me where are you?”

“My… apartment.”

“Don’t move an inch. I’m on my way!”

Blake’s POV

I stared at my dark phone screen, jaw clenched as I tried to make sense of what had just happened. Lost in thought, I nearly collided with someone rushing down the restaurant stairs. Looking up, I found myself face to face with James Collins.

immediately stopped him. “Where’s the fire?

recognition dawning.

your attitude?” I let my voice drop to a

his stance. “Mr. Parker. My apologies for the informality. But I’ve got an urgent

his path. “Urgent situation, huh? Wouldn’t happen to involve Audrey Sinclair,

Audrey’s name, I could see

curved his lips into a smile and said, “Mr. Parker, you must be joking.

eased a little. “Ture.

I felt an

an awkward smile, “Was there anything else,

finally stepped aside. “But if you do happen to hear from Audrey, tell her to stop playing these games. Calling and not speaking-

strode up the

the private room, the party was in full swing. My

giggled, pressing closer to

sat rigidly in my chair, half–listening to the congratulations and innuendos while staring at my phone. Our chat history showed nothing new since the morning she lost our child. The woman who used to

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