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?”

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

rest of the drive passed in silence. When we arrived at Mayo Clinic, Audrey didn’t wait for the car to

do something like this? Doesn’t she know hurting Parker Group would hurt him too? Doesn’t she know

gone inside. I paused at the door when I heard her voice,

Audrey’s POV

the nurse who

throwing my arms around him.

stiffened in surprise at first. Then

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

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

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my health. Those emergency pilis I use to scare them are post vitamins. How could anything

to manipulate his family–made my throat tighten. I let go

you re really fine, why are you

cut and took my hand, his

online, and my blood pressure went up, he said with a small smile. “The

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

at me more seriously. “The

answer, Blake’s cold

news was released by her. How could she not know about

at the threshold, arms crossed. The sight of

online news…” I started, trying

with a snort. “The online news wasn’t posted by Audrey. Don’t blame her! If Audrey wanted

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

me while I was in a coma, forcing herself between Laurel and me.

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

must I say it?” I met

wasn’t you, then explain the marriage certificate photos. After our marriage, you kept the certificates, even taking them when you moved out. How could they end up in

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