Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Chapter 106

Audrey’s POV

1 froze, staring at Blake, unable to believe my ears. The family who had just left the elevator with their newborn had taken their happiness with them, but somehow left behind these unexpected words hanging between us.

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Was 1 hearing things? Blake Parker the man who spent three years treating me like a stranger, who’d been joined at the hip with Laurel Rose since her return talking about future children?

Blake noticed my shock. His brow furrowed, something flickering behind his eyes- perhaps he just realized how crazy those words were.

“Forget what I said,‘ he muttered, straightening his tie before turning toward the open doors.

I snapped back to reality just as the elevator began to close. I slipped through the gap and followed him down the corridor.

We walked in silence from the elevator toward the hospital entrance. Blake moved with his usual confidence, shoulders squared, each step purposeful. I followed a few steps behind, watching him.

I observed his tall figure, once so captivating to me. An involuntary coldness touched my lips. I’d figured out why he’d said

those words.

That family we’d shared the ride with the tender looks between new parents, their whispered words of mutual support through childbirth. The scene had created ripples in my heart, and apparently, it had moved something in Blake too.

If he’d been a responsible husband all along, such words might have meant something. But our child – from existence to nonexistence – never commanded his attention. Even the day I miscarried, he was with Laurel.

He’d remembered my terminated pregnancy and wanted to imitate them by saying something reassuring to me. A normal sentiment, perhaps. If Blake had been a responsible husband, such words would have been appropriate, even comforting.

But this child, from existence to nonexistence, Blake had never paid attention to it. Even on the day I miscarried, he was still being cozy with his Miss Rose.

What right did he have to say such things now?

Soon, we sat down at a small restaurant across from the hospital. Just a family–run breakfast spot with mismatched tables and the smell of fresh soy milk. Not Blake’s usual five–star scene, but it was close to William’s room.

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A server handed Blake the menu with a smile. He took it and passed it to me pure habit from countless dinners where I’d order for both of us while he chose wine.

This time, I didn’t take it.

soy milk and fried dough with one tea egg,” I said flatly. “One

hand stopped mid–air, menu suspended between

about mine?” His voice held

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glanced up. “You

response, I checked my phone.

What are you going to treat me to? His voice carried the enthusiasm

depends on what you want

Blake called out, louder than necessary. “I’ll have

knew exactly what he was doing. Looking down, I realized my half–finished message had

“Audrey, I heard

“Is that your husband?”

giving you trouble? Need

typing, Blake spoke up, “Let him come. Didn’t he ask you to treat him to a meal?

back: No need, thanks

would end it. But the sudden ringtone made me jump. Ethan calling. I moved to decline when Blake’s hand shot out and

motion, he answered

where are you?” Ethan’s voice filled our space. “I’m coming

“I” he started.

in smoothly. The CEO voice, cool and

to remind you that Audrey and I

pause, Ethan replied, “You will be

casual but firm. “Our relationship is

“I…” Ethan’s voice faltered.

Blake continued, his tone dropping. “As men, I know what you’re thinking. But remember – don’t fixate on

the phone, I could feel Ethan’s discomfort. Blake had that

with a tap, leaving silence between

throbbed. I snatched my phone back. “What gives you the right to answer my

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I discuss having another

the elevator,” he replied

“That’s