Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Chapter 397

Audrey’s POV

William and I cried together for what felt like forever. I held onto this old man who’d been more family to me than my own blood relatives.

When our tears finally dried up, William took a deep breath and looked at me with clear eyes. “I heard from Charles that your adoptive parents are Jeffrey and Eleanor Parker from Australia,” he said.

‘Yes.’

He let out a sigh. ‘When you go back to Sydney, stay there. Don’t come back to New York.

“Between the Australian Parkers and us… there’s bad blood,” he continued. “Twenty years of grudges and conflicts.”

He squeezed my hand. “It’s already remarkable they took you in despite everything. After I’m gone, cut ties with the New York Parkers. You understand?”

I bit my lip and nodded. “I understand.”

Relief washed over his face. “Good.”

It made sense now. Through Adrian’s earlier explanation, I finally understood the decades-long feud. My adoptive parents had taken me in despite their history with the New York Parkers. Once William passed, I’d have no reason to stay connected to any of them. Clean breaks were best for everyone.

William looked ready to say more when Thalia’s voice cut through our moment.

are you

her voice grew

forgotten that grandfather ended up here because of her? Now you’re letting them be

I sighed. “William –

up,” he interrupted, struggling

“You should rest.”

authority in

to his side.

a livestream,” William instructed

he said. “Might as well read the

body,” Charles said, resignation in his voice.

while Charles helped him into a waiting wheelchair. A nurse rushed in to protest,

set up the livestream on my phone as requested, then followed as Charles wheeled William

William signaled Charles to stop when they reached Blake, who was sitting in

the door.

his name, but loaded

looked up,

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win back what he wants,” William said, eyes

in self-pity, I have nothing more to say,” William continued. “Whether you stay disabled