However , Ashley 's alcoholic ex-wife Laurel ( Charlotte Bellamy ) drunkenly announces that Ashley has died while in hospital , unaware that he is still comatose .
Victoria is terrified she will be imprisoned , so Adam gives her a false alibi .
Ashley 's alcoholic ex-wife Laurel ( Charlotte Bellamy ) drunkenly announces that Ashley has died while in hospital , unaware that he is still comatose .
Victoria is terrified she will be imprisoned , so Adam gives her a false alibi .