Ex-Husband’s Love Dilemma

Chapter 31

“Of course not.” Cassandra glanced at him.

“What are you up to?” Orlando asked.

“I didn’t do anything,” she replied.

“We always have meals together. Today, you didn’t even send me a message. Have you fulfilled your responsibility as a wife?” His words were harsh and laden with dissatisfaction.

Cassandra smiled helplessly. “Orlando, you’re willing to disregard your well–being for Ms. Spencer. How would I know if you’d come back for dinner? Moreover, if I called, I can’t guarantee it would be you who’d answer. If it were her, why would I bother calling?”

Cassandra was still upset about the previous night’s event where he ignored his health, which she could not get

over.

Nevertheless, Orlando didn’t see it that way.

Orlando questioned, “Are you mad at me because of what happened at the restaurant?”

“Are you referring to you choosing to dine with Ms. Spencer instead of joining me and Gabriela, or to Ms. Spencer hugging you in front of me and Gabriela?” Cassandra asked.

She would have kept quiet if he had not brought it up, but he did.

It felt like rubbing salt in her wounds, and her heart ached.

Orlando narrowed his eyes and said indifferently, “That was just a misunderstanding. Do you expect me not to

help her after she fell to the ground?”

“I didn’t say that,” she responded.

“But isn’t that what you mean?” he refuted.

“Orlando, since I’m such a person in your heart, why bother explaining to me that it was just a misunderstanding?” She was becoming increasingly unfamiliar with him.

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Their conversation made the atmosphere tense.

Just then, Graham brought Orlando’s cutlery to the table. Seeing the pair conversing, he swiftly left without

disturbing them.

“You knew I was going to have steak with Rebecca, so you deliberately brought Mom along? I’ve already made it clear to you that I wouldn’t do anything to cause you shame as long as we

Cassandra was speechless.

“You’re implying I deliberately brought Gabriela there? Orlando, you can favor Rebecca, but you shouldn’t wrongly accuse me. Gabriela was the one who chose to

you’d be

stared at her, weighing the truth of her

to you on the phone, didn’t you hear Rebecca saying that she

indifferently.

it was me, so be it.” She didn’t want to explain further. After all,

there was no reason for her to argue with

lack of affection for her was palpable

harmony, almost led her to believe she was living a normal married life. Only now did she realize it was because Rebecca hadn’t awakened yet during that period.

the true state of her marriage

countless times to salvage their marriage and hold onto Orlando. Ultimately,

was Rebecca. He had never

than irritate him, she reasoned that it was better

the dinner was far from pleasant. Cassandra had no appetite

She felt depressed, and her stomach was upset, which made her throw

afterward.

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knew nothing about

next morning without letting Orlando

the office, Michael handed over the contract to her. “Cassie, this is the contract that Hawley Real Estate

Cassandra shook her head.

charge from Hawley Real Estate to submit the design drawings to Quinn Group. We’ll be in constant contact with Quinn Group over the next six months, so we’ll inevitably run into Orlando. How

aback for a moment

“Divorce,” Michael replied.

hasn’t woken up yet, so the divorce will have to be postponed. As for the collaboration, since we’ve worked hard to secure it, it should undoubtedly continue. This partnership will bring substantial profits to

believed that regardless of the situation, she needed to leave a way out for

company.

was her principle

gaze was profound, his gentle demeanor carrying a hint

matter what

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her lips, knowing Michael’s intentions well. She whispered, “Michael, you

You might think that I’m sacrificing myself, but I’m content with it,” Michael

was no need for her

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fell silent, locking eyes with Michael and smiling.