Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Audrey’s POV

The evening air carried a hint of chill as Ethan and I reached my apartment complex. The exhaustion from our hospital encounter with Blake and Laurel still lingered. Just as we approached the entrance, my phone buzzed with Dr. Evans‘ name lighting up the screen.

Audrey.” Her voice carried an unusual tension. “Remember that patient who wanted to use the same experimental treatment as you?”

My fingers tightened around the phone. “Yes, what’s wrong?”

“This… lady. She’s here at Mayo Clinic and wants to meet with you…”

“I’m sorry, but I have an emergency to deal with.” I refused directly, my patience wearing thin at the mere thought of this mysterious collaboration proposal.

Dr. Evans‘ hesitation was audible through the phone. “Audrey, she’s quite…” She trailed off, clearly uncomfortable with the implied pressure from above.

“Look, I softened my tone, knowing this wasn’t her fault. “Just tell her I’m at the police station right now – my child is missing. The lie slipped out smoothly, born of desperation. “I’m sure someone of her… standing can understand that takes precedence.”

A beat of silence. She can have her lawyers reach out another time.” I added pointedly, “That was the original plan this morning, wasn’t it?”

“I…” Dr. Evans sighed, her voice showing her understanding and concern. “Yes, of course. I’ll let her know. And Audrey? I truly hope you find your… child. Don’t lose hope.”

made my throat tight. She knew I had lost my child, so I understood that she was trying to comfort me.

wasn’t entirely a

looked at Ethan by my side, “Come on, we’ve got

a nearby street lamp. A hint of amusement played at the corners of his mouth. “So you can lie that smoothly when you

to.”

“Is it wrong to tell

wondering… if you can lie so easily, why didn’t you let Blake think

to home than I would have liked. I started walking toward

hanging all over him. Why can’t

I shook my

voice carried a playful challenge. “Maybe he’d

laugh escaped me.

man who woke from his coma two years ago with

whispering prayers to a God I

made it impossible for him to love me. The closer I’d

you won’t even try?” Ethan’s voice cut through