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.

clearly struggling to reconcile what he was hearing. His gaze drifted to the window, where morning sunlight was painting patterns on the sterile hospital floor. After a moment, he ventured, “Well, you’re right though. You know that

I instinctively mentioned the

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

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

couldn’t help but

condition by the way?” I asked, trying to keep my voice casual. “Must be serious if she needed an emergency

shrugged. “Hard to say. They’re keeping everything under wraps. But honestly?” He leaned forward, lowering his voice conspiratorially. “She looks perfectly fine to me. Rosy cheeks, strong voice

sure her boyfriend’s just being extra. You know how these billionaire types get – thinking throwing money at Mayo Clinic

amusement. “Apparently, Blake Parker’s got the whole hospital jumping through hoops for

murmured. “Must

the racetrack to cradle Laurel in his arms. In that moment, the truth had never been

phone cut through our conversation. His expression darkened as he