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?”

her lip but said nothing. Her silence bothered me–it denied me the reaction I wanted. The old Audrey would have defended herself. This

Audrey didn’t wait for the car to stop. She pushed the door open and jumped

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

time I reached William’s room on the third floor, Audrey had already gone inside. I paused at the door when I heard

Audrey’s POV

threw the door open, barely noticing the nurse who stepped aside. The only thing that mattered

him, throwing my arms around

first.

he said, his voice strong as

same–a bit tired around

1/3

laughed. “You know my health. Those emergency pilis I use to scare them are post vitamins. How could anything he wrong with

family–made my throat

re really fine, why are you here…

my hand,

couldn’t calm down after seeing that news online, and my blood pressure went up, he said with a small smile.

made my chest hurt. Since deciding to leave,

more seriously. “The online news, have you seen it

Blake’s cold voice cut in

released by her.

threshold, arms crossed. The sight of

news…” I started, trying to

wasn’t posted by Audrey. Don’t blame her! If Audrey wanted to expose

don’t talk like that. What do you mean by ‘cheating‘? Laurel and I

she married me while I 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

in my stomach got worse–stress always

say it?” I met his cold stare.

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

out his phone and showed me the screen. “Isn’t