Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Chapter 102

Chapter 102

Blake’s POV

“Where would you like to go later?” I asked, sitting at Laurel’s bedside with a bowl of porridge, I blew on it gently watching her pale face against the stark white pillows.

“I want to go out for some fresh air,” Laurel said weakly, barely above a whisper. The morning light on her face highlighted her fragility.

She opened her mouth as I offered her a spoonful.

“It’s hot,” she complained, brow furrowing.

“Is it?” I tested a drop on my hand. “Doesn’t seem hot to me.”

“But it feels hot in my mouth,” Laurel pouted. “Try it yourself and you’ll see.”

“Don’t be silly,” I said, tapping her forehead lightly.

Our relationship was no longer that of boyfriend and girlfriend–it couldn’t be. This kind of intimate yet ambiguous indirect kiss was inappropriate, especially now with all the online criticism directed at us. The last thing we needed was to

add fuel to the fire.

“I was just trying to lighten the mood,” she said, looking disappointed when I didn’t play along. “You’re so serious today, Blake darling.”

“That won’t happen. Just eat,” I said, holding back what I really wanted to say. Her supposed illness made me cautious with

my words.

At this moment, the door burst open, letting in a rush of cold air. “Blake!”

“Something’s happened!” Felix Thompson stood in the doorway, face tight with urgency.

“What is it?” I frowned at the interruption.

with you?” Laurel looked annoyed. “Barging in and shouting this

He’s in the ICU!”

My eyes sharpened instantly. A cold

you seen what’s online?” Felix pulled out

is this possible…” I stared at the

documentation spread across social media. The posts claimed the child wasn’t mine, suggesting she terminated the pregnancy

its worst.

yesterday’s news? I’d even brought Audrey to reassure him last night. And

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this?

had only discovered her miscarriage by accident Id learned later the baby

hadn’t known about her pregnancy soon enough. I hadn’t been there when she needed me. My negligence. I couldn’t swallow my

darling, what’s wrong?” Laurel leaned toward me, showing

stepped back, creating distance between us, yet she caught a

child… wasn’t yours?” Her eyes

pregnancy…” she sighed. “She’s gentle

unless…”

suggested negative implications about

cut her off, handing the phone back to Felix. “How’s

when I left to find you,” Felix said, voice rough with

– you can finish it yourself.”

bit her lip, starting to get

alone. You’ll just slow us down, and William’s situation

be quick. I care about William too, I-”

quivering.

Felix interrupted. “William’s condition is serious. Seeing you would only make things worse.”

at Laurel. “Rest. I’ll be back when he’s

for her response, I followed Felix out and toward the elevators. My mind raced with worry for Grandfather and anger at whoever exposed Audrey’s private

quiet. As we approached, I saw Audrey standing outside

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