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.

his chair, 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

instinctively mentioned

He made a dismissive gesture. “Honestly, she’s pretty average

boyfriend? Jesus, you should’ve seen how he swooped in,” Alexander continued, shaking his head in amazement. “Barely

I couldn’t help but give a bitter

condition by the way?” I asked, trying to keep my voice

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

his eyes, the gesture carrying skepticism. “Pretty sure her boyfriend’s just being extra. You know how these billionaire types get – thinking throwing money at Mayo Clinic is the answer to a paper

with a hint of amusement. “Apparently, Blake Parker’s

murmured. “Must be

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

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