Filed to story: My Husband Regrets Divorcing Me (Audrey & Cornell)
The fever and intense stress knocked her out for the entire night.
Even in her sleep, she felt a bit uneasy, waking up with beads of cold sweat on her forehead.
Audrey glanced out the window at the blinding sunlight and questioned the nurse who came in to check her IV infusion.
Only then did Audrey realize she had been out for a long time.
Ignoring the nurse’s advice, she yanked out the infusion tube and sprinted to the ICU.
In the ICU, she questioned the doctor and learned that Cornell had been moved to the VIP ward.
So, Audrey turned on her heels and made her way straight to the VIP ward.
She hadn’t fully recovered from the fever. Before long, she was breathless, and her forehead was slick with sweat.
Arriving at the VIP ward’s door, two stern-faced bodyguards blocked her path.
“Sorry. Can you let Cornell know that Audrey wants to see him?”
Audrey pleaded.
With an impassive expression, the bodyguard coldly said, “Miss, we have received orders that no one is allowed to enter the room.”
Audrey was taken aback when she heard that.
Didn’t the doctor say Cornell had regained consciousness?
Did it mean Cornell didn’t want to see her?
This thought left Audrey feeling a bit dejected.
But she wasn’t ready to give up, so she sat on a bench next to the elevator.
She figured she would feel less guilty if she was closer to Cornell.
She stayed there until nightfall.
Audrey skipped meals but took occasional bathroom breaks.
Even the bodyguards rotated shifts.
After waiting for what felt like an eternity, Audrey couldn’t shake the feeling that Cornell was avoiding her.
Approaching the stoic bodyguard, she implored, “Can you please pass on a message? I’ll leave once I know Mr. Clement is okay.”
The bodyguards remained unyielding, just like the ones on the previous shift.
“Miss, we are just doing our job. Please don’t make things difficult for us.”
Turned down once again, Audrey decided to try her luck with Luciana.
The elevator doors slid open as soon as she turned around.
A poised middle-aged man emerged, his hair impeccably groomed and an air of seriousness surrounding him even before he spoke.
Casting a glance at the man, Audrey felt a spark of familiarity.
Without much thought, she turned to walk toward the elevator, but the man stopped her.
“Hey, hold on a minute!”
Pausing, Audrey looked at him inquisitively.
“Yes?”
Alexis narrowed his eyes and looked at her up and down.
“Are you Cornell’s ex-wife?”
He had done some digging on Audrey and had a photo of her. Her real -life appearance surpassed the beauty captured in the photo, making it easy for him to recognize her.
Judging by Alexis’ tone, Audrey guessed his identity and nodded affirmatively.
“I’m Cornell’s father,” Alexis stated, offering a brief introduction.
Audrey reciprocated with a polite greeting.
“Nice to meet you.”
However, Alexis looked at her coldly and said, “Cornell married you without informing us.”
Audrey was caught off guard by the revelation. She had assumed Cornell had discussed their marriage with his family, and Luciana had never mentioned otherwise.
Perplexed by why Alexis brought it up now, Audrey held her breath, patiently waiting for him to continue.
“When I was abroad, I got wind of your divorce. Frankly, I see it as a blessing for him.”
Alexis paused, then continued, his words oozing contempt, “The Clement family is respectable, and you don’t deserve my son.”
His tone dripped with contempt, leaving Audrey visibly pale.
Alexis noticed Audrey’s pale face and thought he had been right about her being easily panicked.
However, as he recalled how Cornell would dare disobey him for her, he clenched his teeth in anger.
Yet, Alexis had no idea that Cornell’s injury had occurred while saving Audrey. He assumed it was an accident, which made him less conceited.
“Now that you two are divorced, you should distance yourself from Cornell and stop pestering him,” Alexis snarled.
Alexis’ eyes shone with contempt as he continued to berate Audrey, “No self-respecting woman would be as annoying as you!”
Alexis would not bother with someone as insignificant as Audrey.
However, what Cornell said the other day had revealed his deep concern for Audrey, which greatly troubled Alexis.
Though Cornell and he often disagreed, Cornell usually remained indifferent to him and seldom directly defied him.
Now, seeing Audrey in person, Alexis realized why Cornell had been acting out of character.
He suspected Audrey’s beauty had bewitched Cornell.
Therefore, he was determined to take control of the situation before it got worse.
As Alexis turned to leave, Audrey clenched her fists and spoke up.
“I understand your concerns for Cornell, but I disagree with you.”
Alexis stopped in his tracks and turned back to face Audrey with a dark expression.
Audrey lifted her gaze and continued in a neutral tone, “I don’t think there’s anything shameful about my background.”
Despite her humble background and losing her parents at a young age, Audrey never lost hope, nor did she see herself as less than anyone.
On the contrary, she considered herself lucky to have a caring grandmother, who loved her dearly.
Her inferiority around Cornell stemmed from his exceptional achievements in all aspects.
In his early twenties, Cornell earned a double major bachelor’s degree abroad and set a record in his early Wall Street career.
Cornell’s accomplishments in the business world were unmatched globally, especially considering his young age.
Of course, the difference in their family backgrounds played a role, but Audrey’s primary goal was to grow stronger. She did not necessarily aim to match him, but to excel in her own field.
Alexis did not expect Audrey would have the courage to challenge his words.
Suddenly, Alexis’ expression darkened even more, and his eyes brimmed with scorn.
“Young lady, don’t be so naive. Let me tell you something. People Like you, born without privilege, will never stand equal to those born with a silver spoon!”
His words, though illogical, were often effective.
Anyone lacking mental resilience would quickly succumb to his words that were designed to brainwash and belittle the individual.
However, Audrey had faced many challenges over the years.
Despite life’s hardships, she remained resilient and optimistic. She would not be brought down by Alexis’ bullshit.
“If you deem yourself as a man of high status, I hope your mindset matches it. You know, it’s rude to look at others through such a narrow lens,” Audrey calmly retorted.
This implied that Alexis was the kind of person who stood tall yet looked down on others.