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?”

the reaction I wanted. The old Audrey would have defended herself. This new version just took

car to stop. She pushed the door

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

on the third floor, Audrey had already gone inside. I paused at the door when I heard her

Audrey’s POV

who stepped aside. The only thing

my arms around him.

at first. Then he

fine,” he said, his voice

at his face. He looked the same–a bit tired around the eyes, but

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“You know my health. Those emergency pilis I use

often exaggerated health problems to manipulate his family–made my throat tighten.

you re really fine, why are

took my

after seeing that news online, and my blood pressure went up, he said with a

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

“The online news, have you

I could answer, Blake’s cold

her.

crossed. The

I started,

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

What do you mean by ‘cheating‘? Laurel

lips curling. “Besides, she married me while I was in a coma, forcing herself between Laurel and me. Now, what

word stung. The pain in my stomach got worse–stress

say it?” I met his cold stare. “I didn’t

our marriage, you kept the certificates, even taking them

and showed me the screen. “Isn’t this your apartment’s

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