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 by

instinctively mentioned

dismissive gesture. “Honestly, she’s pretty average for a Hollywood star. Nothing compared

shaking

help but give a bitter

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

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 –

“Pretty sure her boyfriend’s just being extra. You know how these billionaire types

it,” he added with a hint of amusement. “Apparently, Blake Parker’s got the whole hospital

I murmured.

arms. In that moment, the truth had

cut through our conversation. His expression darkened as he read the