Ex-Husband’s Love Dilemma

Chapter 7

With a trace of a cold smile, Cassandra’s tone carried a clear undertone of indifference. “Does what I feel matter? If Ms. Spencer truly cared, she wouldn’t have called at such a late hour. Yet, she did, and now there’s no need for guilt or regret. We’ve signed the divorce papers already, we’re essentially divorced.”

Orlando simply watched her. Her words woke a swirl of emotions in him. It was exactly as he’d expected, but her response stirred an undesired feeling within him. Subtle but persistent, it tugged at him, etching a frown on his face. Once again, he reiterated his point. “Cassandra, if you’re upset, direct it at me. I was the one who asked you to bring the clothes. Rebecca is vulnerable. She can’t handle additional stress.”

Cassandra absorbed his words, thoughtfully pausing. ‘So, he’s worried about Rebecca’s feelings, but mine… those can be sacrificed. A bitter realization washed over her.

Sensing the mounting tension, Rebecca tried to intervene. Holding Orlando’s hand, her voice quivering with guilt. “Landy, don’t be so hard on Cassandra. It’s my fault, really. I shouldn’t have bothered her.” Looking earnestly at Cassandra, she continued, “I am truly sorry for causing you all this trouble.””

Cassandra’s expression didn’t budge, her gaze remaining cool and indifferent. Catching the chill that hung in Cassandra’s silence, a flush touched Rebecca’s cheeks.

Cassandra, with a newfound clarity about Orlando’s feelings, broke the silence in the room. “Let’s set up a date to finish up the procedures.”

In response, Orlando’s voice came out cold and short. “Monday morning”

Today was Friday, which meant Monday was just a couple of days away.

“All right, then. I’ll leave you two to it,” Cassandra said lightly, turning to make her exit.

Cassandra wondered, a streak of bitter laughter flashing across her face as she left the room.

Left alone with

isn’t going to

follow her. Talk

his body language told a different story–a face marred by tension, his brows furrowed in clear annoyance.

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Chapter 7

become so stubborn?‘ He found himself puzzling over

the ward, her eyes welling up

divorce. But the sight of him with Rebecca was a reality check, piercing her heart with a pain she was struggling

grandfather, Peter Quinn. Her move to the mansion marked the beginning of her marriage, and a year had passed since. A year lined

the official divorce paperwork, Cassandra had to find a new place to live, considering her family’s not so welcoming

her family led her to the Jackson residence, a place she frequently avoided visiting