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.

past. I immediately stopped him.

recognition dawning. “Blake

your attitude?” I let my voice drop to a dangerous purr. “Talking to the head

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

me, but I deliberately shifted into his path.

moment James heard Audrey’s name, I could see his eyes widen

you must be joking. Audrey and I aren’t that close. It’s so late. Why on earth would she look

eased a little.

pale, I

awkward smile, “Was there

aside. “But if you do happen to hear from Audrey, tell

strode up

room, the party was in full swing. My sister and her friends continued teasing Laurel, who

giggled, pressing closer to

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 send dozens

typed two words:

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Chapter 48