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

passed in silence. When we arrived at Mayo Clinic, Audrey didn’t wait for the car to stop. She pushed the door open and jumped out, moving

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 she know his health

room on the third floor, Audrey had already gone inside. I paused

Audrey’s POV

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

him, throwing my arms around him.

surprise at first. Then he patted my

fine,” he said, his

the same–a bit tired

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

problems to manipulate his family–made my throat tighten. I let go of him sheety,

re really fine, why are you here… My

took my hand, his grip

seeing that news online, and my blood pressure went up,

made my chest hurt. Since deciding to leave, I’d missed him

“The online

cold voice cut in from

her.

crossed. The sight

I started,

Audrey. Don’t blame her! If Audrey wanted to expose you and Laurel Rose cheating, she wouldn’t have waited

room, frowning. ‘Grandfather, don’t talk like that. What do you mean by ‘cheating‘? Laurel and I have

me while I was in a coma, forcing herself between Laurel and me. Now, what right does

stung. The pain in my stomach got worse–stress always made my condition flare

say it?” I met his cold

our marriage, you kept the certificates, even

showed me the screen. “Isn’t