Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Chapter 246

Audrey’s POV

Ethan shook his head. ‘Don’t mention it.”

His gaze drifted to Rachel, curiosity in his eyes. I didn’t know vegetative patients could keep their eyes open like this. I always figured they just laid in bed with their eyes closed.”

I shifted my weight. “It’s not like that. Think of her as a complete person trapped in a shell. She can see everything, hear everything, but can’t control her body or speak.”

Rachel’s eyes stayed fixed on me. There was something in her gaze I couldn’t quite read – a mixture of guilt and tenderness that made my chest tighten.

“So they’re basically prisoners in their own bodies,‘ Ethan said. “That’s rough.”

“Yeah, I reached out and gently stroked Rachel’s hair. “My friend here never had it easy. Even before becoming like this, she was unhappy. And afterward, she’s been kept hidden away by people who don’t even like her.”

I swallowed hard. “That’s why I want to take her away while I’m still alive. Give her freedom.”

Rachel struggled to lift her head at my words. Her eyes filled with tears that spilled silently down her cheeks.

The elevator pinged as we reached the parking garage. Ethan crouched down in front of me.

“Hop on. I’ll carry you.”

hesitated before wrapping my arms around his neck. He lifted me

my weakness all the more apparent. I was only a few years older than him, but while he moved with the vitality of youth, I

away.

car?” Ethan nodded toward a sleek

the familiar figure leaning against it.

opening the passenger door.

happened?” he asked, concern in his

get moving. You can talk

toward Felix. “Take her. I’ve got

headed to the car. When Ethan set me down on the backseat, I realized Felix had modified the car for our escape. He’d removed the

spacious rear compartment, holding onto Rachel’s wheelchair for stability. Through the open door, I looked at there, his face solemn

said, raising

Ethan called, his voice suddenly

a standing

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but seemed to struggle with what to say. Finally, he managed a smile. “Take care of yourself. Be happy

this was

nodded and gently closed the