Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Chapter 301

“Excellent! Then I’ve decided. This cat goes to Mrs. Knox. They clearly have a connection.”

‘Dr. Clarke, that’s not appropriate,” Rachel protested. “This cat means a lot to Blake. He trusted you specifically –

“Are you suggesting my wife would mistreat her?” Adrian’s voice turned icy.

‘Or that our daughter isn’t gentle enough?” He held Emma closer. “You’re giving the cat away while claiming she’s too important to give to just anyone. That’s hypocritical.”

“I just meant – Rachel tried again.

“Miss Hayes, Dr. Clarke interjected kindly but firmly. “The Knox family will take good care of Snow. And look at that connection. Isn’t that worth respecting?”

Rachel pressed her lips together, then turned to me. “Mrs. Knox, have you owned pets before? With such a young child, I’m concerned – *

“My daughter loves animals, Adrian interrupted. And my wife is perfectly capable.”

He stepped closer to Rachel. “We may have demanding schedules, but we always make time for those we care about.”

The icy mockery in Adrian’s voice drained the color from Rachel’s face.

I watched her reaction while cradling Snow, feeling an unexpected pang of sympathy.

when Scarlett planned to give away one of her dogs. The memory was still clear. I knew she wouldn’t abandon Snow

Blake not showing up himself to handle this? That said

dead ex-wife, but couldn’t even keep my cat around. Instead, he pawned off the

hadn’t changed him one

now Snow would be with me again,

a deep breath and met Rachel’s worried gaze.

good

we’re working on the collaboration anyway, you can drop by to see

Rachel’s POV

say? Evelyn had backed me into

“Alright, I sighed, nodding.

back. If I’d just given her to Dr. Clarke like we planned, Blake would’ve

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Now? I was screwed.

my

away to answer.

voice was tight with panic. “She’s gone. Did you

across the room. She held Snow against her chest, laughing at something Dr.

about her

Laurel did to me. My body had been covered in