Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Chapter 412

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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.

‘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.

sure enough, the comments had exploded with theories about Blake. Some claimed he was

seen Blake myself, I might’ve bought it too. The way Rachel kept saying “if he’s fine” while

back to Astrid,

drive? Who spent nights helping me practice for social

hoping Blake is

wrap my head around it. Rachel 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 tantrums, William’s confusion – all to stay close

that kind of devotion

believe Rachel would try to kill Blake. I mean, she was

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

don’t

“They’re already

Under

whistled. “So if Blake

finished. “Blake’s personal wealth is enormous, separate from Parker Group. His portfolio has

you could become his wealthy widow instead?

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

added bitterly. “One signature from Blake, and

Felix said, pacing. “Just waiting

The

Adrian’s POV

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think Rachel was improvising, not following some

half-asleep against my shoulder. I passed her

would risk his life for our daughter,” I said. “Her original plan was probably just to kidnap Emma – hurting our child while damaging

the doctors.

danger but needs rest. Lost too much blood

something interesting about his legs – they’re not

“Are you saying he could

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

to walk and puts in the work, it’s

exclaimed,

Audrey’s face transform

–

her eyes, the color in her cheeks. A reaction

important to you all,”

looked confused. “Not

–

Audrey! She –

cut her off

“I’ve explained this before. I’m glad Blake might walk again because his disability was my fault. He got hurt

voice was ice.

knows his legs were damaged saving Rachel from

heard Blake might

me before we came to New

can’t she just

her

the room was suffocating. No one

Audrey’s POV

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

hearing him lash

I get that panic makes people cruel.

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

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zero interest in

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

smiled and offered his hand. “Sure! I’ve never been

mind if I take Emma to see the

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

Emma promised

Emma, Adrian’s face darkened. “Who

tone made

too,” he continued. “Her last friend lost my

Emma into his arms. “I’ll handle

Thompson property. Our gardens are

–

would be completely

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Audrey’s POV

the living room, everyone’s expression had

Adrian? He’s got

point. He

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

“Mrs. Knox.”

see one of

the direction Adrian had

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

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

his face as he

the white sheets, his right arm heavily bandaged. He was watching something

up, face brightening.

moved closer. “How

a weak smile. “Just some surface wounds,

him. The gash in his arm went clear to the bone wounds I’d ever

in my lap. “Thank you for what you did for

of the

started to shake his head. “You

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

“Who

forward. “Blake, I need you to stop doing these things for

‘Audrey –

anything.” I forced myself to keep going. “You and I live in different worlds now. We can’t keep getting tangled in each

done, I owed you. You

before. I just wanted to

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saved my daughter,

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

He nodded slowly.

Sinclair now.” My voice grew firmer. And

idea about me.”

isn’t permanent. You could walk

can leave that wheelchair. I met his gaze directly.

face fell. I’ll do

stood to leave, my emotions a tangled mess. Blake looked utterly defeated, his shoulders slumped. This wasn’t the

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

“Audrey…

paused but

sorry,” he

nothing to apologize for. But I hope you won’t do this

worry about you,”

“When I had nothing, when your family treated me like dirt, you never

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

firmly behind me, leaning against it for a

Blake’s POV

stared at the closed door, her final words echoing in my

Too late.

realized my feelings too late. I’d discovered Laurel’s lies too late. I’d

Always too late.

up the tablet again, mechanically scrolling

image when the door

small head peeked

Emma come

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help smiling.

in, carefully balancing a small plate as she approached my

announced, presenting the plate with neatly arranged slices.

plate,

beamed, watching as I

sweet,”

face lit up. “Uncle likes it! This is Emma’s first

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

taking another

right?” She helped herself to a piece. “Handsome uncle, if you like

glanced toward the door. “Does your dad know

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

saw Auntie Astrid cutting fruit

she said suddenly, her expression serious. “I’m sorry I didn’t like you

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