Chapter 359
Blake’s POV
Charles and I stood in the hallway outside Grandfather’s room. His face twisted with concern as he looked at me.
“Sir, this…” he started, clearly troubled by what we’d just witnessed.
I sighed. “I should’ve seen this.”
I hadn’t anticipated this. Like Audrey, I’d only thought about letting the old man see who he missed most before passing. I’d forgotten he’d been failing to recognize people for months now. In his eyes, Rachel was Audrey, and Audrey was just a stranger.
‘Go comfort her a bit,” I said, turning my wheelchair. “With Grandfather’s condition… he probably won’t remember her anytime
soon.”
Just as Charles reached for the door, a loud bang followed by angry shouting came from inside. Medical alarms immediately started blaring through the hallway.
Charles rushed in. I quickly followed, maneuvering my wheelchair through the doorway.
The room was in chaos. Grandfather sat upright in bed, throwing whatever he could reach at Audrey. She stood with tears running down her face, dodging objects while trying to explain.
“You’re not Audrey! Why do you claim you’re Audrey?” Grandfather shouted.
“When you first came in crying and hugging me, I felt sorry for you! I thought you were just missing your own grandfather!” His face grew redder with each word. “But you kept pretending to be my Audrey! I told you many times I wouldn’t be fooled!”
He grabbed another item. “I may be dying, but I’m not stupid!”
“Four years ago, if Laurel Rose hadn’t pretended to be Audrey, Blake and Audrey wouldn’t have missed so many years together!” His voice cracked with emotion.
“Now you dare to come here pretending to be Audrey too! Do you all think Parkers are so easily deceived?”
“William, why won’t you believe me…” Audrey sobbed.
“You’re still talking!” Grandfather grabbed his thermos bottle, aiming at her head.
“Sir!” Charles called out.
Audrey turned toward the door, not seeing the danger. I pushed myself from my wheelchair, lunging forward.
The thermos hit my temple. Hot water scalded my face, and blood trickled down my head.
Audrey’s POV
I turned at the crash. Blake had collapsed beside me, blood streaming from his temple, his face burned red.
“Blake!” I instinctively wanted to reach for him.
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Charles rushed to help Blake back into his wheelchair, checking his wound.
William shakily climbed out of bed, pointing at me. “It’s all your fault! Blake got hurt protecting you! You’re just like Laurel Rose, trying to destroy Blake and Audrey’s relationship!”
He tried to lunge at me but his legs gave out. He nearly fell.
“William…” I stepped forward to help.
He pushed my hands away. “Get away!”
I stumbled back. As I regained my balance, I saw him starting to fall.
“William !” I called out.
“William, are you okay?” Rachel appeared in the doorway, quickly supporting him before I could.
William’s face instantly relaxed. “I’m fine! Audrey, you’re here just in time!”
He pointed at me hatefully. “This woman is trying to be like Laurel Rose, pretending to be you! I might be old, but I’m not confused. I saw through her right away!”
Rachel gave me a cold look. “Did this lady tell you she was me?”
William nodded. “Yes. You and Blake should have remarried ages ago. Once you do, these women with designs on Blake will finally back off! They think because Laurel succeeded, they can too. But no matter how good the disguise, a fake is still fake!”
Rachel looked uncomfortable. She quickly changed the subject.
“Grandfather, you shouldn’t get so worked up,” she said gently. “Charles told me you caught a cold. Your health is really important right now.”
She guided him back to bed. “Let me help you lie down. If the doctor finds you up, they’ll scold you.”
William smiled at her. “It’s always Audrey thinking of everything! Just seeing you improves my mood! No other woman compares!”
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