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.

rarely heard from him. “You know, while

and a different kind

a deep breath. “I want to be more

tensed involuntarily at his words, sending fresh waves of discomfort through my stomach. But the physical pain was nothing compared

this.” I forced the words out, trying to keep

about my condition, I

know!” His voice cracked slightly. “I don’t care how much time you have

grip. The

when he saw the red marks on

a hand through his disheveled hair. “I shouldn’t

him off, my voice soft but firm. “Let’s pretend this never

beeping of the heart monitor

staring at me. “But

the only one who knows about my