Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Chapter 410

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.

had exploded with theories about Blake. Some claimed he was already dead. Others swore he

Blake myself, I might’ve bought it too. The way Rachel kept saying “if

handed the phone back

the same Rachel who taught me to drive? Who spent nights helping me practice for social events?

hoping Blake is

Rachel had pined after Blake for years. She’d stepped into my shoes after my “death,” playing girlfriend

does someone go from that kind of

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

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 down without hesitation?”

there’s something bigger most people don’t know.” He paused. “Blake

“They’re already

for show. Under New York law, they’re husband and

if

finished. “Blake’s personal wealth is enormous, separate from Parker

you when you could become his wealthy widow instead?

After Blake, only Rebecca, Thalia, Elizabeth,

added bitterly. “One signature from Blake, and just like that,

her plan all along,” Felix said, pacing. “Just waiting

sure, but never murderous. The woman who arranged Emma’s kidnapping and Blake’s stabbing was a

Adrian’s POV

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improvising, not following some master

half-asleep against my shoulder. I passed her to

said. “Her original plan was probably just to kidnap

turned to the doctors. ‘Is Blake awake

out of danger but needs rest. Lost too much blood and

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

suddenly bright. “Are

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

“If he truly wants to walk and

fantastic!” Astrid exclaimed, grabbing

watched Audrey’s face transform at

–

color in her

recovery seems quite important to you all,”

confused. “Not

–

Audrey! She

cut her off

glad Blake

voice was ice. “It’s guilt,

legs were damaged saving Rachel

Blake might walk again –

before we came to New

can’t she just

he really matter more to her

the room was

Audrey’s POV

before. Carefully broken down why I cared about Blake’s recovery, assured him it was

hearing him lash out at my best friend? I just don’t

I get that panic makes people

saved my life. I can’t hold grudges over small

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right now, I have zero

garden?” Emma’s small voice broke the silence. ‘I can’t breathe in

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

I take Emma to see the garden?”

garden’s beautiful. Just don’t damage my grandfather’s flowers he’s pretty serious

Emma promised sweetly.

face darkened. “Who said you

cold tone made

Audrey’s friend too,” he continued. “Her last friend lost my daughter in a

handle my own

Thompson property.

–

be

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Audrey’s POV

room, everyone’s expression had turned

He’s got the

my head. “No point. He needs

get why he freaked out about Emma’s kidnapping. But

“Mrs. Knox.”

see one

minute?” he asked, glancing in the direction Adrian had gone. “Mr. Parker’s awake.

lowered his voice. “After what I just heard from Mr. Knox, I

said firmly. “Blake saved my daughter. I’d

face as he led me

up in bed, skin ghostly against the white sheets, his right arm heavily bandaged. He was watching something on a tablet – Rachel’s interview

face

“How

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

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 here

in my lap. “Thank you for what you

of the

to shake his head.

exactly how bad your injuries are, so don’t pretend otherwise, I cut him off. “And I know about your legs too that they were damaged because of

stiffened. “Who

it was Michael or Jett? I leaned forward. “Blake, I need

‘Audrey –

us anymore. I don’t want to owe you anything.” I forced myself to keep going. “You and I live in different worlds now. We can’t keep

swallowed hard. “Everything I’ve done, I owed you.

I just wanted to make

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daughter, so maybe this isn’t the time for

history between your parents and my adoptive parents. William told me everything about the feud between the New

He nodded slowly.

anymore. I’m not Audrey Sinclair now.” My voice grew

idea about me.”

doctors say your condition isn’t permanent. You could walk again

wounds and can leave that wheelchair. I met his gaze directly. I hope you’ll commit to recovery so

I’ll

my emotions a tangled mess. Blake looked utterly defeated, his shoulders slumped. This wasn’t the satisfaction I once imagined feeling seeing Blake Parker

door. I’d almost reached it when his voice stopped

“Audrey…

paused but

sorry,” he said

you won’t do

worry about you,” he

I shot back. “When I had nothing, when your family treated me like dirt, you

my head. “It’s too late, Blake. If you’d shown this concern when I

closed it firmly behind me, leaning against it

Blake’s POV

at the closed door, her final words echoing in

Too late.

two words summed up everything with Audrey. I’d realized my feelings too late. I’d discovered Laurel’s lies too late. I’d

Always too late.

the tablet again, mechanically scrolling through news

security image when the door

head

Blake? Can Emma come in?” came

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help

in, carefully balancing a small plate as she

plate with neatly arranged

took the plate, touched.

beamed, watching as

very sweet,”

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

Astrid was worried about me using knife, so she gave me a really dull one.

another bite.

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

door. “Does your

with Mommy and

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

she said suddenly, her expression serious. “I’m sorry I