Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Blake’s POV

Audrey lifted her head, her movements slow. The harsh lights showed the paleness of her face. Her eyes held actual worry.

‘How is William? Her voice came out rough,

I stood still, looking her over coldly. The damage from the online posts was still happening, and my phone constantly buzzing with panicked cats. And here she was, pretending to care.

She pressed a hand against her stomach, wincing. I know nothing about the online posts.”

“You’ve already deleted the photos and transferred the money from my race win,‘ she said, pushing herself up from the wall. I have no reason to do the

She leaned back against the wall, looking tired. ‘William… how is he really?”

I studied her face. The concern didn’t look fake. Either she was a great actress, or she actually cared about my grandfather.

I frowned and grabbed my car keys. My driver was waiting outside, engine running.

Audrey watched me, one hand moving to her chest, and followed me to the car without speaking.

We settled into the backseat. Audrey sat as far from me as possible, looking out the window.

“To Mayo Clinic,” I told the driver.

Audrey’s head turned toward me. “Why there?”

I kept my eyes forward. “Grandfather just has high blood pressure from being upset.”

I turned away, giving her my profile. “Laurel is in emergency care at Mayo Clinic, so we’ve arranged for him to be there too. More convenient.”

I laughed without humor. “Besides, even someone like you who likes to pretend to be sick enjoys staying at Mayo Clinic. Grandfather going there for treatment doesn’t mean anything serious, right?”

said nothing. Her silence bothered me–it denied me the reaction I wanted. The old Audrey would have defended herself. This new version just took

arrived at Mayo Clinic, Audrey didn’t wait for the car to stop. She pushed the door open and jumped out, moving quickly for someone

followed, watching her frantic movements with confusion. If she cares so much about Grandfather, why would she do something like this? Doesn’t she know hurting Parker Group would hurt him too? Doesn’t

already gone inside. I paused at the door when

Audrey’s POV

door open, barely noticing the nurse who

to him, throwing my arms around

first.

I’m fine,” he said, his voice strong as usual.

at his face. He looked the same–a bit tired around the eyes, but none of the

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him and laughed. “You know my health. Those emergency pilis I use to scare

family–made my throat tighten. I let

why are you here… My

my hand, his grip still

up, he said with a small smile. “The

him talk like normal made my chest hurt. Since deciding to leave,

me more seriously. “The online news,

Blake’s cold

her. How could she not

crossed. The

I started, trying

with a snort. “The online news wasn’t posted by Audrey. Don’t blame her! If Audrey wanted to expose you and Laurel Rose cheating, she wouldn’t

stepped into the room, frowning. ‘Grandfather, don’t talk like that. What do you mean by ‘cheating‘? Laurel and I have a completely innocent

was in a coma, forcing herself between Laurel and me. Now, what right does she have to post our marriage certificate online, making Laurel look like the other

stomach got worse–stress always made my condition flare

must I say it?” I

certificate photos. After our marriage, you kept the certificates, even taking them

and showed me the