Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Chapter 279

Audrey’s POV

Lying on the hospital bed, I couldn’t move, but my mind stayed sharp enough to catch voices beyond the emergency room.

“I don’t care what it takes! Get those jewelry prototypes here now!” James shouted, his usual composure completely gone.

“Nothing is impossible! This is life or death!”

Through the haze of pain, I caught Ethan’s steady murmurs, probably comforting Astrid.

“My friend is dying,” James’s voice cracked. “Her last wish is to see her designs come to life. Get them here today!”

Breathing became a battle even with the ventilator helping. After surgery, they wheeled me back, my face drained of color. The doctor stepped through the doors toward my waiting friends.

“Doctor, how is she?!” They spoke together, their voices a desperate chorus.

He sighed, shoulders slumping. “Her body was already compromised by her illness. This nail wound didn’t damage her brain, but she’s lost too much blood.”

A pause. “We’ve done everything possible, but with the delayed treatment…”

Another heavy sigh. “Go see her. The machines can only keep her stable for about fifteen minutes.”

They approached slowly. Astrid grabbed my hand, her eyes red and swollen.

‘Audrey…” She choked out my name. “Who pushed you onto that nail?”

me?”

I forced the

smile but couldn’t

word cost me. “My body was already failing… even without this nail,

yet!” Tears splashed onto our

much left to do. Rachel just woke up! Your jewelry line isn’t even

with you. How can you just…

witnesses. If Astrid went after Blake, she’d only destroy

reached for her face with the last of my strength. Astrid moved closer, pressing my hand

My voice was fading. “In the next life… I won’t fall for any man. I’ll

I fought for breath.

of us…

1/3

She nodded, tears still

my own doing… my

was harder

Parker. Don’t fight them… don’t seek

My grip tightened slightly.

Parkers at my

do exactly what

bed. “Snow’s been with me over

Snow? Cats only live

tears. “Don’t worry… I’ll take good care