Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO novel Chapter 280

Chapter 280

Ethan’s POV

The moment Audrey’s eyes shut, the weather turned violent. The sky went black. Thunder crashed and rain hammered the windows like it wanted in.

It seemed that even the heavens were mourning the passing of this young and kind-hearted woman.

The emergency room lights flickered as doctors rushed back, pushing us into the hall. For two hours, we waited with Snow in my arms as the medical team fought to save her.

When the lights finally went dark, the doctor stepped out shaking his head. Astrid led us in a formal bow before we entered the

room.

“Should we call her family?” James asked quietly.

“No need.” Astrid’s voice was eerily calm. “Her adoptive parents were cruel. Her birth parents only cared about Victoria.”

She gathered Audrey’s things methodically. “They never cared if she lived or died. She cut ties with them anyway. She made a will years ago. I handle everything after she’s gone.”

“Keep it simple, like she wanted. No Sinclairs. No Parkers.”

As I looked at Audrey, who was covered with a white shroud, something seemed off. I frowned, studying her more carefully.

Wait. Does she look… heavier than before? Not just her face, but her whole body.

Before I could look closer, we were ushered out.

Astrid’s POV

Even with the storm raging, I pushed for immediate cremation. Audrey had been clear, and I wouldn’t wait.

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I filled out forms with cold efficiency. Within hours, everything was set.

As they wheeled Audrey toward the furnace, her phone rang. Blake’s name lit up the screen.

I stared at it, a bitter smile twisting my lips. Seven hours since Blake had Michael tell us to get Audrey. He knew what happened. Yet

it took him seven hours to call.

This man had Audrey’s love for five years. What right did he have to that devotion when it killed her? Was he worth it?

Hell no.

I rejected the call and blocked his number.

Blake Parker will never see Audrey again. Not even her ashes. He doesn’t deserve her.

Blake’s POV

Rain slammed against my face as I stared at my phone’s screen. Another failed call.

Still no way we can leave?” I asked the captain.

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He gestured at the churning water. “Look at those waves! No boat’s going out in this.”

I shoved my phone in my pocket and tried Astrid again. Nothing. James. Straight to voicemail. Ethan. Same thing.

My stomach twisted tighter with each rejection tone.

Laurel had finally cracked. Told me everything.

Audrey was the woman from five years ago.

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Every memory hit differently now Audrey making breakfast at 5 AM before work, Audrey sitting silently beside my hospital bed for days, Audrey placing a cold towel on my forehead when fever hit.

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