Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Chapter 50

Audrey’s POV

The first thing I noticed was the steady beeping of hospital monitors, followed by the antiseptic smell that seemed embedded in Mayo Clinies walls. My eyes felt heavy as I tried to open them, and that’s when I became aware of the warmth around my hand.

James Collins sat beside my bed, his usually impeccable appearance showing clear signs of having spent the night in that uncomfortable hospital chair. His suit jacket was draped over the back, his sleeves rolled up, and his tie loosened a rare sight for someone who maintained soch careful composure.

“Audrey, for god’s sake, you’re finally awake. Relief flooded his voice. How are you feeling?”

I tried to shift position, but even that small movement sent a dull ache through my body. James’s grip on my hand tightened slightly.

“Is your stomach still hurting? Any other discomfort? His brown eyes were intense with concern. “Do you have any idea how worried I was last night? The doctor said if I hadn’t gotten you here when I did…”

“Then I’m glad you came in time, I managed softly, attempting to withdraw my hand from his grip. But my body felt too weak to manage even that simple movement. “I’m much better now.”

Maybe sensing my movement, James tightened his hold on my hand even more and moved closer to me. The moment I saw this, I subconsciously frowned.

voice took on a serious tone I rarely heard from him. “You know, while waiting during your emergency treatment last night, I made a

I could see where this was going, and a different kind of pain bloomed in

want to be more than just friends, Audrey. I want to

sending fresh waves of discomfort through my stomach. But the physical pain was nothing compared to the

don’t joke about this.” I forced the words out, trying to keep my voice steady.

know about my condition, I just

slightly. “I don’t care how much time

finally managed to pull my hand free from his grip. The effort left me breathless, and

the red marks on my hand caused by his tight grip just now, he

He ran a hand through his

him off, my voice

steady beeping of the heart monitor

clenched his fists, staring at me.

I immediately cut him off, choosing my words carefully. “Among my friends, you’re the only one who knows about my condition. That’s why I called you last