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.”

‘Could it be that Grandpa Peter getting wind of the divorce threw off Orlando’s plan? He

calming breath, she replied evenly, “Don’t sweat it. I’ll sort it out with Grandpa Peter. He’s fond of me. He’ll surely come around”

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

thoughtful, caring for him in her unique way. They maintained their respectful distances, free from any disputes. However, since he

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for

crown jewel of the high society. She wasn’t all flash and no

was her ex that made her sacrifice her marriage?‘

they took their

honor his grandfather’s wishes. In

now an uncomfortable