Filed to story: My Husband Regrets Divorcing Me (Audrey & Cornell)
Please check it and sign as soon as possible,” Audrey said steely.
Cornell’s reaction was swift and irritable. His face contorted abruptly as he replied, “Audrey, I don’t want to hear about the divorce again!”
Audrey was perplexed. Why would Cornell refuse to divorce her when Cecilia was expecting his child? What was going through his mind? Was he planning to let her to take care of Cecilia’s baby? The idea seemed ludicrous to her. Whenever Audrey thought about Cecilia’s past actions, she wished she could take vengeance on Cecilia. That was why she had no intention of raising Cecilia’s child.
“Don’t push me too far, Cornell! Are you suggesting I raise Cecilia’s child? Fat chance! I wouldn’t even raise a cat or a dog with you, let alone the child of that woman!” She felt repulsed by Cornell’s apparent idea.
“Of course not. I have never even considered it,” Cornell replied, his frown deepening. “What’s wrong with you?”
Audrey’s thoughts were a whirlwind. Her heart ached whenever she thought of the loss of her unborn child. However, revealing the truth without evidence would be futile because Cornell wouldn’t believe her.
Moreover, Cornell had let Cecilia frame her over the past few months.
The relationship between Cornell and Cecilia was complicated, so Audrey knew that changing Cornell’s mind wouldn’t be easy. So, she had little hope that Cornell would seek justice for her and the baby, especially against Cecilia.
“Kyle is the father of Cecilia’s child!” looking at Audrey’s enraged expression, Cornell blurted it out suddenly.
“What did you just say?” Audrey questioned, her eyes widening in disbelief. She never expected that. The revelation that Cecilia and Kyle were involved shocked her.
“It’s Kyle’s child,” Cornell confirmed.
Cornell gently touched Audrey’s hair with his slender hand and continued, “That’s all I can reveal for now. Trust me, I’ll explain everything later.”
Revealing this information now was risky for Cornell. Alexis had tried all means to seize control of the company these days. and Kyle held critical evidence against Alexis. Kyle had agreed to cooperate with Cornell, but only if Cecilia’s baby remained safe.
At that time, Kyle had been imprisoned for a crime. After the scene Alexis had made, Kyle contacted Cornell and promised unconditional cooperation as long as Cecilia’s baby was kept safe.
Cornell had to create the impression that Cecilia was carrying his child to ensure the baby’s safety from any harm Alexis might pose.
These complexities made Cornell cautious about sharing too much with Audrey. If she could endure it for three months, Cornell believed he could defeat Alexis.
Thinking of Nicole’s tragic end, Cornell felt a twinge of unease.
Audrey was acting strangely, likely deeply saddened by Nicole’s death.
Just earlier at the graveyard, she cried so bitterly that she even expressed a desire to harm Jarrod.
Cornell closely observed Audrey, his intuition telling him that something was amiss.
Staring at her intently, Cornell asked hoarsely, “Audrey, you won’t leave me, right?”
Given a choice, Cornell would prefer to keep Audrey close, perhaps even lock her up. Moreover, Audrey had been pushing for a divorce lately, adding to Cornell’s concerns.
Seeing the anxiety in Cornell’s eyes, Audrey’s heart skipped a beat.
Understanding it wasn’t the time to provoke Cornell, she reluctantly went against her desires and said, “Of course, I won’t leave you.”
She lifted her delicate face and added softly, “But Cornell, you must stop locking me up. I can’t bear feeling like a prisoner at home.”
Cornell scrutinized Audrey’s face with apparent indifference as if attempting to decipher the truth behind her words.
Consumed by sobs, Audrey pleaded with a voice laden with sorrow, “Nicole is gone, and my heart is shattered. How can you continue to confine me all day long? Do my feelings mean nothing to you?”
“Stop crying.” Cornell extended his hand to wipe away the tears at the corner of her eyes. Eventually, he relented, saying, “You can go out, but the bodyguards must accompany you. And don’t stay out for too long, understood?”
Upon hearing this, Audrey’s face turned pale. This meant she would be under Cornell’s watchful eye around the clock.
Nevertheless, Audrey considered it a welcome change from being grounded in the house.
Cornell left after sending Audrey back to Serenity Villas. It was evident to her where he was headed.
Initially, Audrey thought she wouldn’t care anymore, but knowing Cornell was visiting Cecilia made her feel upset. She despised both Cecilia and Cornell.
Thinking about her escape plan, Audrey made a conscious effort to behave exceptionally well. Even though Cornell granted her permission to leave the villa, she refrained from stepping outside for the past two days.
Cornell did not visit during this time, leaving Audrey uncertain of his whereabouts. She didn’t know whether he was with Cecilia or busy with other matters.
The vigilant bodyguards diligently reported her every move to Cornell.
Audrey’s apparent compliance during these days pleased Cornell, leading the bodyguards to lower their guard.
On the third day, Audrey informed the bodyguards of an errand she needed to run. Her destination was a studio where she and Nicole had previously taken photos together before Nicole’s demise.
Audrey planned to visit the studio to retrieve the photos and then make her getaway. Hector had arranged everything for her.
This time, Audrey aimed to sever all ties with Cornell.
Arriving at the studio, Audrey walked in while the bodyguards waited in the car.
Audrey awaited the photos in the VIP area on the second floor.
According to the plan, she would wet her clothes and then buy a new outfit from the studio.
The shop assistant pointed at the dressing room at the end of the corridor and said, “There you go.”
As Audrey passed the stairwell, she spotted someone ascending the stairs. Upon closer inspection, she saw that it was Cornell.
In a hurry, Audrey rushed into the nearest dressing room, unaware of the “Exclusive” sign on the door.
Within the confines of the room, fear consumed Audrey. She wondered why Cornell was here. Did he discover her plan and come to apprehend her?
Suddenly, a familiar voice emanated from the next door, seemingly engaged in a phone conversation. “I’m at the studio trying on the wedding dress… Cornell is also here with me…”
It was Cecilia.
Audrey’s heart sank in an instant.
Audrey realized that Cornell and Cecilia were here to take wedding photos.
Clenching her fists, Audrey forced a self-mocking smile, but tears streamed down her cheeks. It dawned on her that Cornell had deceived her again.
There was a knock on the door.
Then, Cornell’s voice came. “Are you ready?”
“Yes,” Cecilia answered. She lifted the hemline of the wedding dress and walked out of the dressing room, only to see Cornell’s handsome face. Her face felt hot at once. Fortunately, there was too much makeup on her face. Cornell didn’t notice that she was blushing.
“Let’s go,” Cornell said indifferently. Then, he turned around and walked away without even looking at Cecilia.
Cecilia’s heart felt a pang of sorrow. There happened to be a floor-to-ceiling mirror in front of her, which clearly reflected her disappointment.
Her wedding dress was beautiful, but her face was still sallow, even after the heavy makeup. The nights and days of torture in the mental hospital and the damn baby in her belly had worn her down. No wonder Cornell didn’t even spare a glance at her.
Cornell and Cecilia went to a photography studio equipped with advanced technology. They would take Cecilia’s photos and then add Cornell’s face to the wedding photos with the help of an app.
While Cecilia was having a photo shoot, Cornell stood by the window, looking at the car waiting on the other side of the road. He knew that they were sent by Alexis to follow him.
In fact, Cornell especially asked the staff to open the curtain so Alexis’ men could photograph him and Cecilia having this photo shoot.
After the photo shoot, Cornell approached Cecilia. He wanted them to leave together.
However, Cecilia stopped and called out softly, “Cornell…” She suddenly remembered that Cornell didn’t like her calling him this way, so she immediately changed her tone. “Cornell, can you have a photo with me? A real one?”
Cornell didn’t reply. He only looked at her somberly with deep eyes.
For no reason, Cecilia was so nervous that she choked up. “Cornell, I have been having nightmares every night recently. life in the mental house is so torturous. It’s not a place for people. I’m afraid that my child and I won’t make it when Kyle is released from jail.”
Cornell knew Cornell had to ensure the safety of the baby because he wanted to keep it. But she didn’t want the baby to be born at all.
Cecilia hadn’t had any prenatal checkups since she found out she was pregnant. What was more, she had been on the medication for so long.
So, she knew the fetus in her belly must be a freak. But the mysterious person told her that her only way to get out of the mental hospital was her child. Sure enough, she had really come out of that hellish place.
In the past, Cecilia thought she would be satisfied if she could be discharged from the mental hospital. But now that she really made it, she longed for more.
Cecilia looked at Cornell with apparent infatuation in her eyes.
“Please, Cornell. It’s just a photo, and this is my only request.
Can you do it for me? Even just for the sake of me loving you for so many years.”
This time, Cecilia went all out. She rushed over, grabbed Cornell’s hand, and said excitedly, “I know I don’t deserve you now. But I’m willing to do anything for you.”
Cornell’s eyes were as cold as ice. He dodged her advance, not letting her touch his hand. Then, he said condescendingly, “Don’t be too greedy. Otherwise, I will make sure you face the music.”
Cornell’s words instantly reminded Cecilia of the days and nights she had spent in the cold mental hospital. For human beings, that place was worse than a prison. Cornell really had no trace of mercy toward her.
Cornell turned around and left the studio without even looking at Cecilia.
Actually, Audrey had been hiding in the dressing room. She didn’t come out until she was sure no one was outside.