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.

to the window, where morning sunlight was painting patterns on the sterile hospital floor. After a

instinctively mentioned

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

shaking his head in amazement.

but give

to keep my voice casual. “Must be serious

to say. They’re keeping everything under wraps. But honestly?” He leaned forward, lowering his voice

extra. You know how these billionaire

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

murmured. “Must be

in his arms. In that moment, the truth had never been clearer:

phone cut through our conversation. His expression

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