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.

hearing. His gaze drifted to the window, where morning sunlight was painting patterns on the sterile hospital floor. After a moment, he

I instinctively

pretty average

shaking his head in amazement. “Barely left her side, hovering over every little

I couldn’t help but give a bitter

keep my voice casual. “Must

He leaned forward, lowering his voice conspiratorially. “She looks perfectly

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

a hint of amusement. “Apparently, Blake Parker’s got the whole hospital jumping through

I murmured. “Must be

remembering how Blake had rushed past my wrecked car at the racetrack to cradle Laurel in his arms. In that moment, the truth had never

His expression darkened as he read the message, tension