Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

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Felix’s POV

My foot wouldn’t stop tapping as I watched the closed guest room door. Our mansion had turned into a makeshift ER in minutes – equipment wheeled in, doctors barking orders, that unmistakable copper smell of blood hanging in the air.

Through the crack in the door, I could see Adrian sitting with his sleeve rolled up, expressionless as his blood flowed into the tube connected to Blake.

I glanced at Astrid beside me. Even her usual swagger seemed worn down today.

I said, just to break the silence. “Lucky my grandfather Sebastian kept this room stocked with medical gear for Harrison’s research. Without a sterile setup like this… Blake’s chances would be way worse.”

Astrid just nodded, eyes fixed on the door.

“So what actually happened?” I pressed. “Everything online is chaos – people are saying Blake died in the Parker garage! I can’t figure out what’s true.”

Astrid sighed, giving Adrian a quick look before answering quietly.

*Someone kidnapped Emma. They took her to the Parker garage. Blake went to save her.” She paused like she was editing her thoughts. “The rest… well, you

can see.”

“That explains why she wanted to give blood,” I muttered. My brain kept spinning with questions. Who targets a kid? Why Parker Group? How did Blake even know?

The whole thing stank.

“But wait,” I frowned, ‘why bring him here instead of Mayo? Parker Group’s had a deal with Mayo forever. Any employee gets hurt, they go straight there. So why the change today?”

Astrid’s eyes narrowed. “If the people behind Mayo were the ones who hurt Blake, would you want him sent there?”

I froze. “You think – ”

The door swung open before I could finish. One of the surgeons stepped out, mask pulled down, looking worried.

“Mr. Thompson.”

‘How is he?” I moved forward quickly.

The doctor frowned deeper. “Which one is Audrey Sinclair?”

“What’s wrong?”

“Parker’s unconscious but keeps saying this name. Won’t settle down.” The doctor looked exhausted. “We’ve tried everything, but he won’t let us work on him.”

He scanned our small group. “Is Ms. Sinclair here? In his condition… her presence might help.

Inside the room, Adrian stood up as the nurse removed his needle. His eyes went cold.

“Audrey’s busy. You’ll have to manage without her.”

lie gave the doctor a look that shut down any argument. “Blake isn’t going to die just because she’s not here.”

The doctor’s face fell, I could see him struggling between medical necessity and not wanting to push Adrian further.

“What about sedatives?’ I suggested. “Would that help if he won’t calm down?”

“It would, but…”

Audrey’s POV

“What sedative are you talking about?*

Everyone turned. I rushed in with Jett beside me, his arm bandaged but otherwise looking okay. My chest felt tight as I approached them.

“How’s Blake? Why does he need sedatives?” I asked.

The doctor looked surprised before sighing. “The patient’s unconscious but fighting us. He keeps muttering and won’t let us treat him properly.”

He gestured helplessly. “With his blood loss being so severe, we can’t hold him down. That’s why we’re considering sedatives.”

I stood there, trying to process what he was saying.

Ethan suddenly spoke up. “Doctor, this is Audrey Sinclair.” He gave me a gentle push forward. “Didn’t you say she could help?”

The doctor’s eyes lit up. “Ms. Sinclair!” He grabbed my arm. Please come with me!”

He practically dragged me toward the emergency room, talking fast. “We’ve never seen anything like this. He’s terrified of treatment, keeps saying your name, won’t let anyone touch him…”

Inside, I wasn’t prepared for what I saw. Blake was deathly pale, bloody bandages across his chest, face twisted in pain. His lips moved constantly, whispering:

“Audrey, Audrey…”

My heart squeezed painfully.

“Audrey, I’m sorry…”

His voice was so faint I had to lean closer.

‘I know I can’t make it right… no right to ask forgiveness, but Audrey…”

He was lost somewhere between consciousness and darkness.

‘Audrey, I was wrong…”

The doctor pushed me into a chair by the bed. “Please try to calm him. We can’t work while he’s like this.”

I looked at Blake – the man I once loved more than life itself. The man whose coldness nearly killed me. The man who just saved my daughter.

If this had happened before, I would’ve crumbled instantly. Would’ve held his hand, whispered comfort, promised to stay. But now? After dying once already? Whatever feelings remained, I could handle them. Control them.

I took a deep breath and leaned to his ear.

“Blake Parker.

His body went completely still, like my voice had shocked him.

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If you want to see me again, let the doctors work.”

Just like that, the tension left his body. His face relaxed, and he went still except for shallow breathing.

The doctors exchanged shocked looks before quickly getting to work. Blood transfusion resumed, wounds cleaned, stitches placed.

“What’s your relationship with him?” one doctor asked while working. “We tried everything, but he fought us like crazy. Then you show up, say one sentence, and he’s completely calm… Never seen anything like it.”

I stood up, looking at Blake’s peaceful face. “I’m not Audrey Sinclair. I’m her twin sister.”

I turned to leave, voice cold. “My sister was his ex-wife. He killed her ten months ago.”

I walked out without looking back, leaving them staring.

The moment I stepped into the hall, something crashed into my legs.

“Mommy!”

I knelt down immediately as Emma threw her arms around my neck.

“Is Uncle Blake okay?” Her eyes were huge with worry, bottom lip quivering.

I kissed her forehead, holding her close. “He’s fine now, don’t worry.”

“Good!” Her whole face brightened. “He saved me! I hope he gets better fast!”

“He will,” I promised, smoothing her hair. Despite everything, I meant it.

“Audrey.”

I looked up to see Astrid approaching with her phone, face grim.

“You called it. Rachel’s got people waiting at Mayo,’ she said, handing me her phone. “She’s already telling everyone Blake’s dead. Just waiting to ID the body.”

She made a disgusted sound. “Didn’t expect her to be this eager to bury him.”

Shifting Emma to my hip, I took the phone. On screen, Rachel stood outside what looked like a wedding venue, reporters swarming around her.

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Audrey’s POV

I watched Rachel’s interview, frowning at what I saw. Her act was flawless teary eyes, shaky voice, all of it. Too perfect.

exploded with theories about Blake. Some claimed

hadn’t seen Blake myself, I might’ve bought it too. The way Rachel kept saying “if he’s fine” while

handed the phone back to

who taught me to drive? Who spent nights helping me practice for social events? The woman who became

actually hoping Blake is

my “death,” playing girlfriend to a man who didn’t recognize her. She’d endured Rebecca’s cruelty, Thalia’s tantrums, William’s confusion – all to stay close to

someone go from that kind

into a chair, running his hands through his hair. “Still can’t believe Rachel would try to kill Blake. I mean, she was weird about

livestream this morning – the way Blake looked at you. People online went crazy. Then when Rachel stopped your car and you called Blake directly? The way he shut her

James said, “but there’s something bigger most people don’t know.” He paused.

caught. “They’re

just for show. Under New

if Blake died

fortune,” James finished. “Blake’s personal wealth is enormous, separate from Parker Group. His portfolio has outperformed the family

a man who doesn’t love you when you could become

for months now,” he continued. “William’s dying. After Blake, only Rebecca, Thalia, Elizabeth,

added bitterly. “One signature from Blake, and just like that, she’s set to become

Felix said, pacing. “Just waiting for

murderous. The woman who arranged Emma’s kidnapping and Blake’s stabbing was a stranger

Adrian’s POV

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improvising,

as I walked in with Emma half-asleep against my shoulder. I passed her to Audrey’s waiting

said. “Her original plan was probably just to kidnap Emma – hurting our child

to the doctors. ‘Is Blake awake

of danger but needs rest. Lost too

hesitated, then added, “But I noticed something interesting about his legs – they’re not beyond treatment

“Are you saying he could

nodded. “His condition is complex, and treatment would be challenging. I’d need to consult with Harrison Clarke

added. “If he truly wants to walk and puts in the work, it’s

exclaimed, grabbing Audrey’s

watched Audrey’s face

–

the color in

important to you all,” I

confused.

–

Audrey! She –

cut her

freeze as Audrey turned to me. “I’ve explained this before. I’m glad Blake might walk again because his disability was my fault. He got hurt saving me

voice was ice.

were

she heard Blake might walk again – I’ve

promised me before we came

can’t she just stay away from

to her than

room was suffocating. No one

Audrey’s POV

why I cared

he treated Astrid when Emma disappeared? After hearing him lash

that panic makes

my sister’s husband. He saved my life. I can’t hold grudges

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right now, I have zero interest in

small voice broke

walked to Ethan, who smiled and offered his hand. “Sure! I’ve never been to Felix’s place either – I’m curious

mind if I take Emma to see the garden?” Ethan

visibly relieved by the distraction, nodded eagerly. “Go ahead! Our garden’s beautiful. Just don’t damage my

worry, Emma promised sweetly. “We’ll

for Emma, Adrian’s face darkened. “Who said

cold tone made

friend. You’re Audrey’s friend too,” he continued. “Her last

into his arms. “I’ll handle my own

is Thompson property. Our gardens are

–

would be completely

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Audrey’s POV

living room, everyone’s

He’s

“No point. He needs

out about Emma’s kidnapping. But she’s safe now. Why is he still acting

“Mrs. Knox.”

to see one of the doctors,

glancing in the direction Adrian had gone. “Mr. Parker’s

lowered his voice. “After what I just heard from Mr. Knox, I wasn’t sure if… you’d

firmly. “Blake saved my daughter. I’d be heartless not

his face as he

propped up in bed, skin ghostly against the white sheets, his right arm heavily bandaged. He was watching something on

looked up, face brightening. “You

“How

said with a weak smile. “Just some surface wounds, nothing

studying his face. What a ridiculous lie. I’d watched the doctors treat him. The gash in his arm went clear to the bone wounds I’d ever seen. Yet

in my lap. “Thank

of the

to shake his

otherwise, I cut him off. “And I know about your legs too that they

“Who told

Jett? I leaned forward. “Blake, I need you to

‘Audrey –

forced myself to keep going. “You and

done, I owed you. You don’t need to feel

wanted to

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daughter, so maybe this isn’t the time for

took a deep breath. “But you know about the history between your parents and my

He nodded slowly.

I’m not Audrey Sinclair now.” My

idea about me.”

condition isn’t permanent. You could walk again with

stay in New York until you’ve recovered from these wounds and can leave that wheelchair. I met his gaze directly. I hope

face fell. I’ll do my

shoulders slumped.

walked toward the door. I’d almost

“Audrey…

paused but

sorry,” he

tightened. “You have nothing to apologize for. But I hope you won’t do this again,” I added, “No more playing

worry about you,”

need your worry,” I shot back. “When I had nothing, when your family treated me like

head. “It’s too late, Blake. If you’d shown this concern when I was still Audrey Sinclair, maybe things would’ve

it firmly behind me, leaning against it for

Blake’s POV

at the closed door, her final words echoing

Too late.

summed up everything with Audrey. I’d realized my feelings too late. I’d

Always too late.

picked up the tablet again, mechanically

image when the door creaked open. I looked

head peeked around

Can Emma come in?”

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couldn’t help smiling.

carefully balancing a small plate as she approached my

the plate with neatly arranged slices. ‘Uncle, Emma

the plate, touched. “Thank

beamed, watching as I took a

sweet,” I told

“Uncle likes it! This is Emma’s first time making fruit plate.

left, her little legs swinging. “Auntie Astrid was worried about me using knife, so she gave me a really dull one. I had to

chuckled, taking another

right?” She helped herself to a piece. “Handsome uncle, if you like it, Emma can cut more for you later,

“Does

answered cheerfully. “Daddy is fighting with Mommy and Auntie Astrid outside. He’s making phone calls

Astrid cutting fruit for the doctors, so I decided to make

her expression serious. “I’m sorry I didn’t

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