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

tried to smile but couldn’t make my face work

me. “My body was already failing… even without

Tears

much left to do. Rachel just woke up! Your jewelry

with you.

no witnesses. If Astrid went after Blake, she’d only destroy herself. I’d already brought enough trouble

her face with the last of my strength. Astrid moved closer, pressing my hand to her wet

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

I fought for breath.

of us…

1/3

nodded, tears still

this is my own doing… my

was harder than the

any Parker. Don’t fight them… don’t

My grip tightened slightly.

anything… we’re done. No Parkers at

do exactly what

“Snow’s been with me over two years. I worry about him most. Astrid’s careless… James

Cats only

tears. “Don’t worry… I’ll