She just heard Luciana say that they were in the hospital.
Luciana hung up and turned to Audrey again. With a smile, she said, “Audrey, I hope you don’t mind me telling your husband exactly why you can’t make it to the appointment.”
“It’s okay, Luciana. It doesn’t matter.” Audrey bit the insides of her lips. Whether Luciana said it or not, Cornell wouldn’t care about her anyway.
“Are you getting married to this man today?”
“Nah, quite the opposite. We’re getting divorced,” Audrey answered honestly.
“Divorce?” Luciana asked in surprise, “Why?”
Audrey raised a brow, wondering why Luciana was so interested in her business. Didn’t Luciana know the word, privacy?
Reading her mind, Luciana smiled and explained, “Bear with me, Audrey I have been through this myself. Honestly, I think you are impulsive.”
When Audrey realized that Luciana was just being kind, she said with a bitter smile, “Don’t get me wrong. My husband is the one who asked for a divorce.”
“How could it be? You are a beautiful and kind-hearted woman. Is he blind or something?” said Luciana while gnashing her teeth.
Audrey found Luciana’s reaction amusing. It warmed her heart that someone she just met had taken her side.
“He wants to marry someone else,” Audrey said.
The two of them chatted for another while. When it was time for lunch, Luciana went out to get some food for Audrey.
The ward was quiet. Leaning against the pillow, Audrey yawned and began to doze off.
Bang!
Suddenly, the door of the ward was pushed open.
Audrey’s eyelids flew open. She looked in that direction.
A tall and straight figure was standing in the doorway. It was Cornell. He was wearing a black suit. His face was so handsome and he exuded a dignifying and elegant aura.
Against the sunlight, he strode to her slowly.
It seemed that he was shrouded with a layer of sacred aroma, which made him pure and pleasant.
Audrey’s mind was jammed with many thoughts.
When she recalled the near-death experience earlier, pain tugged at her heartstrings.
She felt both sad and aggrieved.
She badly wanted to show Cornell all her injuries and then cry in his arms.
“Audrey…” Cornell called out softly while approaching Audrey. His voice was filled with worry.
It was Audrey’s first time having a near-death experience. Audrey was still in a trance at the moment.
But Cornell’s voice brought Audrey back to her senses. The moment she saw him, she had the urge to throw herself into his arms regardless of anything.
She almost died today.
She really thought it was her end.
If Audrey didn’t make it, Cornell would never see her again. And he would never know about their baby.
Cornell knew nothing about the baby yet. Audrey hadn’t had the chance to tell him anything. Even if he didn’t like the baby, it was still his. He deserved to know.
The baby also had the right to let its father know its existence.
Audrey didn’t want to deprive her baby of this right.
“Cornell…”
Audrey was about to say something when the door was pushed open, and someone called out Cornell’s name behind them.
It was Cecilia who came in.
She immediately walked to the bed and said concernedly, “Audrey, are you all right? Cornell and I were on our way to the court when we heard that you were in the hospital. We were shocked and worried about you, so we immediately came here.”
Audrey was stunned for a moment. She didn’t expect to hear these words from Cecilia.
But soon, she realized something.
Then she felt that the hope in her heart that had just been revived sank to the bottom again. And the luster in her eyes slowly disappeared until her eyes dimmed.
How could she forget? Today must be a significant day for Cecilia.
After all, Cornell and she were getting divorced today, and Cornell would finally be free to marry Cecilia.
Audrey realized how ridiculous she was. Cornell was very eager to divorce her. How could she still hold on to her fantasy about him?
Her brain must have been affected by her injuries. She became muddled, and she was not able to think clearly.
Audrey remained silent. It was Cornell who turned his head to Cecilia and asked, “Why did you come in?”
His tone seemed grumpy, and his expression turned cold.
Cecilia put on a pitiful look and said softly, “It’s so cold outside.
With these thin clothes, I can’t stand the cold…”
Audrey still didn’t say anything, but her eyes scanned Cecilia up and down. Cecilia wore a white lace dress with a hollowed-out design. It was simple yet elegant, making her look particularly frail and attractive.
Cornell was in a black suit, and Cecilia wore a delicate white dress.
Whoever saw them would immediately understand why they were dressed like this. Obviously, they couldn’t wait to register their marriage certificate. It was just that what happened to Audrey had ruined their plan.
After this realization, Audrey didn’t want to say another word to Cornell.
At this moment, Cecilia spoke again.
“Audrey, how are you feeling now?”
On the surface, Cecilia was pretending to be concerned about Audrey.
But the undisguised resentment in her eyes was undeniable.
Actually, Cecilia had prepared for this day. She had this handmade white dress customized half a month ago because this day was special for her. She had been desperate to marry Cornell, and she thought she would finally become his wife today. So, she got up early in the morning and dressed up.
For a smooth plan today, Cecilia took a morning-after pill and went to the Clement Group to wait for Cornell. As soon as she saw him, she cried pitifully and coaxed him to go to the court.
Cecilia had planned everything in advance. She only needed to wait for Cornell and Audrey to divorce. Then, she would have her way to let Cornell marry her.
She thought what happened yesterday was enough to make Audrey back down. She didn’t expect Audrey wouldn’t give up and delayed the appointment for the divorce. Audrey must do it purposely!
Cecilia couldn’t help cursing Audrey in her heart while looking at Audrey. Cecilia vowed to make a meticulous plan to deal with Audrey in the future.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
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