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 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 Hollywood actress who came in

instinctively mentioned the

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

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

but give a

I asked, trying to keep my voice casual. “Must be serious if she needed an

wraps. But honestly?” He leaned forward, lowering his

You know how these billionaire types get

of amusement. “Apparently, Blake Parker’s got

murmured. “Must be

had rushed past my wrecked car at the racetrack to cradle Laurel in his arms. In that moment, the truth had never been clearer: in Blake’s eyes, even a single hair on

our conversation. His expression darkened as he read the message, tension creeping into