Ex-Husband’s Love Dilemma

Chapter 10

Cassandra looked up at Orlando. “Yeah, I did,”

“Why didn’t you discuss it with me?” He looked upset, a wave of emotions swirling in his eyes.

Cassandra didn’t understand why Orlando had such a strong reaction. ‘Was it because I took the liberty of informing the Jackson family about the divorce?‘ she wondered.

“I didn’t see the need for a heads–up. Aren’t we signing the divorce papers on Monday? In that case, you shouldn’t have an issue with me laying out our situation to my family, right?” Cassandra replied.

“Are you that desperate to sever ties with me?” Orlando’s tone was frosty.

Cassandra was taken aback, unable to make head or tail of his cryptic question.

She plastered on a helpless smile. “Orlando, did you forget you’re the one who brought up a divorce?” To herself, she added, “You’re the one in a rush to leave me.‘

With a darkened expression, Orlando frowned and fired back coldly, “There’s no need to rush things. We can wait till all the paperwork is tied up. Your parents dropped the bomb on Grandpa the moment they heard. We’re heading back to the Quinn manor later.”

be that Grandpa Peter getting wind of the divorce threw off

sweat it. I’ll sort it out with Grandpa Peter. He’s fond of me. He’ll surely come

off, Orlando’s face turned even frostier. A peculiar sense of discontent swam through him, stirring

Cassandra was always tender and thoughtful, caring for him in her unique way. They maintained their respectful distances, free from any disputes. However, since he dropped the divorce bomb, Cassandra swung between sarcasm and indifference.

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Chapter 10

it because I asked for divorce first?‘ he wondered.

of mist, obscuring her true essence. He knew she was the crown jewel of the high society. She wasn’t all flash and no

man was her ex that made her sacrifice her marriage?‘

they took their vows.

to honor his grandfather’s wishes. In contrast, Cassandra was

but now an uncomfortable sensation gnawed