Ex-Husband’s Love Dilemma

Chapter 38

Orlando frowned and asked indifferently, Grandpa, did you agree because you’re ticked off or because you respect our choice

“What’s the difference? Peter replied in an icy tone.

“Cassand and I could’ve divorced silently, but we held off because we hoped you’d respect our choice, and not just react out of anger. Orlando clarified.

“Ha! Look at my wise grandson giving me a lecture now. Well done, well done… cough… Peter began coughing. Right beside him. Cassandra quickly got up and gave his back a few comforting pats. She poured him a glass of water and reassured him, “Take it easy. Grandpa Peter. Your health is the top priority.

“Cassic, I’m the one who messed things up. I should’ve never let you marry him in the first place, Peter said.

“Grandpa Peter, please don’t say that. I can’t thank you enough for everything. Maybe this is the best outcome for both of us. Life’s all about choices at every turn, isn’t it?” Cassandra said.

She knew that without Peter, she wouldn’t have had a year of marriage with Orlando, and that was more than sufficient for her.

Hearing Cassandra’s words, Peter continued, “You can go your separate ways, but I’ve got one favor to ask.”

“Go ahead.” Orlando and Cassandra replied at the same time.

You m

guys have been married a year but haven’t even stayed in the Quinn manor. We’re still family. So, for the next two days, you’re not allowed to set foot outside. Stay in the Quinn manor. Peter declared.

Cassandra was caught off guard, and Orlando went quiet.

They exchanged a look.

“Obviously. I can’t make you if you’re not up for it, Peter added, making it clear he was talking to Orlando.

“Orlando, your grandpa’s not exactly in the pink. Let’s not upset him, Gabriela chimed in.

“Your grandpa’s throwing it out there, you might as well roll with it, Frederick agreed.

In the end, Orlando and Cassandra had no objections.

Ever the decisive one, Peter immediately declared, “We’ll start from tonight.”

He swiftly arranged for someone to spruce up their rooms and prepare fresh clothes.

Though the decision felt a bit abrupt, it didn’t throw Cassandra and Orlando off much. After all, they had already shared a roof at Dustmeadow Mansion.

After dinner, the duo spent some time chatting with Peter. Seemingly satisfied with Orlando’s cooperation, Peter didn’t shoot any more displeased looks his way.

Around ten o’clock at night, he dismissed the two. “Head upstairs and get some rest. Double–check your rooms for anything missing. If something is missing, let the housekeeper know so they can sort it out.”

Cassandra nodded and followed Orlando upstairs with all eyes on them.

As soon as they left, Peter turned to Gabriela. “Figure out a way to make their relationship better over these two days.

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they divorce or not might ride on how things go during this

outlining

the room and asked Frederick, “Do you think Peter is hinting that I should whip up some special meals for Cassie to boost her chances of getting pregnant in these

and Cassandra stepped

Orlando’s space, and even though Cassandra had been there before, it was her first night

The two shared a glance,

and headed for the

to display fewer emotions these days. He furrowed his brow, puzzled about what might have happened to her.

was in the shower,

late. Aren’t you and Cassandra coming

Take care of yourself, and if you need anything, hit up

be back?”

“Yeah. Orlando replied.

a

was still

he wants us to stay

to divorce after

plan,” Orlando responded.

contain her excitement, and her words bubbled over with joy.

Orlando remained silent.

was overflowing as she exclaimed, ‘Landy, I’m really happy. I’ve been waiting for this day forever. The past year suddenly feels so worth it. I’d go as far as to say that if being with you means my demise, I’m totally okay with that.”

it out with the ominous talk. Anyway, it’s getting late, and you should get some rest. Let’s catch up

whatever you

and hung up the

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he walked to the balcony. As he stared into the night sky, he grappled with an indescribable

restlessness.

within him. After the divorce, Cassandra would be our of his life completely. While the Quinn family would continue to treat her the same way, they’d no longer be a couple. She’d move on, potentially

a sudden, he felt a freeze creeping in, and his eyes took on a colder edge. Just the idea of her with someone new rubbed him the wrong way, and he

expression darkened as he got lost in

on the balcony. His silhouette seemed somewhat lonely, making her wonder if he was avoiding being

and calmly said. “Orlando, I’m done. It’s your turn

Orlando turn around. He walked toward her with a blank expression and stared deeply into her “Cassandra, what are your plans

eyes.

Grasping the meaning behind his question, she replied,

about it?”

“Yeah. Cassandra said.

you going to be with Michael after our divorce?” Orlando threw the question out

frowned and shot back, “Who knows, really? The

you dodging the question on purpose?”

who knows what’s going to go down tomorrow?”

lifted the covers to settle in, Orlando gripped her hand and dropped a serious question. “Do you really

froze and stared at him in disbelief, struggling