Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Audrey’s POV

I paused at Alexander’s question. After a moment, I shook my head. ‘Of course not.”

He leaned forward in his chair, brow furrowed with curiosity. “Then… is it because of abuse?”

I had to suppress a bitter laugh. “No.”

Then…” His voice softened with what sounded like genuine concern. ‘Is it because you’re terminally ill and don’t want to burden your husband?”

My breath caught for a moment, but I kept my face neutral. “Not that either.”

‘Don’t tell me it’s because your husband is having an affair?” When I didn’t immediately deny it, his eyes widened. “But you’re gorgeous! How could he cheat?”

“Love has nothing to do with looks. After three years of marriage to Blake Parker, I’d learned that lesson well enough.

where morning sunlight was painting patterns on the sterile hospital floor. After a moment, he ventured, “Well, you’re right though. You know that Hollywood actress who came in by ambulance

Rose?” I instinctively

He made a dismissive gesture. “Honestly, she’s pretty average for a Hollywood star. Nothing

seen how he swooped in,” Alexander continued, shaking his head in amazement. “Barely left

I couldn’t help but give a bitter

to keep my voice casual. “Must be serious if she

But honestly?” He leaned forward, lowering his voice conspiratorially. “She

You know how these billionaire types get

can’t stop talking about it,” he added with a hint of amusement. “Apparently, Blake Parker’s got the whole hospital

murmured.

In that moment, the truth had never been clearer: in Blake’s eyes, even a single hair on Laurel’s head was precious gold. Meanwhile, everything about me was as worthless as dead

sudden chime of Alexander’s phone cut through our conversation. His expression