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.

looked annoyed. “Barging in and shouting this early? You scared me! This better

saw them! He’s in the ICU!” Felix took a breath. “The doctors told me you were

eyes sharpened instantly. A

what’s online?” Felix pulled out

stared at

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

its worst.

by yesterday’s news? I’d even brought Audrey to reassure him

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this?

by accident Id learned later the baby was already gone – unhealthy and

My negligence. I couldn’t swallow my pride to apologize properly. I’d asked my mother to look after her, though Rebecca never did. But I never doubted the

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

us, yet she caught

Mrs. Sinclair’s child… wasn’t yours?” Her eyes

wonder she wanted to terminate the pregnancy…” she sighed. “She’s gentle

unless…”

negative implications about Audrey that

this garbage,” I cut her off, handing the

ICU when I left to

to go. The porridge has cooled – you can finish it yourself.” I put the bowl down and stood

you,” Laurel bit her lip,

go alone. You’ll just slow

I-” Laurel’s face went pale mid–sentence. She bit

quivering.

interrupted. “William’s condition is serious. Seeing you would only

a glance at Laurel. “Rest.

toward the elevators. My mind raced with worry for Grandfather and anger at whoever

saw Audrey standing outside the double doors, staring at the “Emergency Treatment sign

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