Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Chapter 412

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.

‘Miss Hayes,” one called out, “rumor says today’s Parker Group garage incident involved Mr. Parker himself. As his fiancée,Chapter 411

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.

Blake. Some claimed he was already dead. Others swore

I might’ve bought it too. The way Rachel kept saying

handed the phone back

Who spent nights helping me practice for social events? The woman who became like

hoping

had pined after Blake for years. She’d stepped into my shoes after my “death,” playing girlfriend to a man who didn’t recognize her. She’d endured Rebecca’s cruelty, Thalia’s

that kind

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

People online went crazy. Then when

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

“They’re

Under New York law,

whistled. “So if

enormous, separate from Parker Group.

it – why stay with a man who doesn’t love you when you could

Blake, only Rebecca, Thalia, Elizabeth, and Olivia remain – none of

way and they’d let her take over,” Felix added bitterly. “One signature from Blake, and just like

said, pacing.

The woman who arranged Emma’s kidnapping

Adrian’s POV

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was improvising, not following some

half-asleep against my shoulder. I passed her

have predicted Blake would risk his life for our daughter,” I said. “Her original plan was probably just to kidnap Emma – hurting our child while damaging Audrey’s standing with Blake. When Blake showed up unexpectedly,

turned to the doctors. ‘Is Blake awake

younger one replied. “He’s out of danger but needs rest. Lost too much blood and

then added, “But I noticed something interesting about his legs –

around, eyes suddenly bright. “Are you saying he could walk

he nodded. “His condition is complex, and treatment would be challenging.

he truly wants to walk and puts in the

Astrid exclaimed, grabbing Audrey’s

Audrey’s face transform at the

–

in

quite important to you all,”

confused. “Not to

–

She –

her off sharply. “Drop

turned to me. “I’ve explained this before. I’m glad Blake might walk again

was ice.

laughed. “Right. Everyone knows his legs were

Blake

me before we

just stay away

matter more to her than the people who saved

room was suffocating. No

Audrey’s POV

broken down why I cared about

lash out at my best

spoke from fear. I get that panic makes people cruel. But those

husband. He saved my life. I can’t hold

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now, I have zero

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

offered his hand. “Sure! I’ve never

take Emma to see the garden?” Ethan

garden’s beautiful.

promised sweetly. “We’ll

for Emma, Adrian’s face darkened.

tone made

last friend lost my daughter in

handle my own daughter. We don’t need

Felix tried, “this is Thompson property. Our gardens are

–

would be

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Audrey’s POV

living room, everyone’s expression had

He’s got the

“No point. He needs to cool

kidnapping. But

“Mrs. Knox.”

to see one of the doctors,

in the direction Adrian had gone. “Mr. Parker’s awake. He’s asking

just heard from Mr. Knox, I wasn’t sure

I am,’ I said firmly. “Blake saved my

his face as

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

looked up, face

closer. “How

smile. “Just some surface

the doctors treat him. The gash in his arm went clear to

lap. “Thank you for what you did for

of the most

shake his head. “You don’t –

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

“Who told you

it matter if it was Michael or Jett? I leaned forward.

‘Audrey –

myself to keep going. “You and I live in different worlds now. We can’t keep

hard. “Everything I’ve done, I owed

wanted to make it

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daughter, so maybe

“But you know about the history between your parents and my adoptive parents. William told me everything

He nodded slowly.

don’t want any connection with you anymore. I’m not Audrey Sinclair now.” My voice grew firmer. And I don’t want my

idea about me.”

doctors say your condition isn’t permanent. You

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

fell. I’ll do my

defeated, his shoulders slumped. This

almost reached it when his voice

“Audrey…

paused but didn’t

sorry,” he said

I hope you

just worry about

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

If you’d shown this concern when I was still Audrey Sinclair, maybe things

the doorway and closed it firmly behind me, leaning against it for

Blake’s POV

at the closed door, her final words

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 learned how

Always too late.

picked up the tablet again, mechanically

the door creaked open. I looked up, half-hoping Audrey

small head

Emma come in?” came a whispered

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help

small plate as she approached my

you apples,’ she announced, presenting the plate with neatly arranged slices.

the plate, touched. “Thank

watching as I took a

very sweet,”

likes it! This is Emma’s first time

legs swinging. “Auntie Astrid was worried about me using knife, so she gave me a really

chuckled, taking another

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

“Does your dad

answered cheerfully. “Daddy is fighting with Mommy and Auntie Astrid

he wasn’t looking! I saw Auntie Astrid cutting fruit for the doctors, so I decided to make some

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

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