Ex-Husband’s Love Dilemma

Chapter 46

Orlando exclaimed. “Cassandra, you’re truly hypocritical. You claimed you and Michael were just friends, so what do

meau now?

“People change,” Cassandra replied, unafraid of any misunderstanding from Orlando.

However her words seemed to have infuriated Orlando further. His grip on her chin tightened, able to crush it.

you

Cassandra held back her anger, but the coldness in her eyes irritated Orlando even more. He forcefully threw her onto the bed and pressed her down.

His handsome face darkened significantly, his eyes gleaming with an icy coldness. In a low and hoarse voice, Orlando murmured. “Cassandra, you are my wife, yet your heart yearns for another man. Do you truly think I won’t dare to take

action?”

Cassandra shielded her abdomen defensively with both hands, prompting an even more displeased look on Orlando’s face.

She gently pursed her lips and spoke softly. “Orlando, I’m merely stating the truth. Why such an exaggerated reaction?”

“Truth? So, are you admitting that you’re in love with Michael?” Orlando sneered, his words filled with icy scorn.

Cassandra fell silent.

“Answer me, Cassandra. Do you love him?” Orlando asked, his eyes shrouded in chilling determination.

“If you say so, then so be it. Um… Cassandra began, only to be abruptly silenced as he roughly kissed her. His kiss lacked all tenderness, intensifying as if each moment was designed to punish her, to inflict pain.

Cassandra struggled against his grip, but her resistance only seemed to fuel Orlando’s determination, making him all the more relentless.

In a matter of a mere half–minute, Cassandra’s entire being was thrown into disarray. She slapped his shoulders fervently, her hand brushing past his face multiple times, yet her actions seemed to make no difference.

of me! Leave!” She nearly screamed, trembling uncontrollably, her words verging

and he’s simply acting out of a desire to

her resistance, Orlando proved overpowering.

hate

how long she had cursed. All she knew was that her voice had turned hoarse, rendering her unable

weather was capricious, and at some point, rain began to pour, accompanied by incessant thunder and lightning. It created a

felt like an eternity, everything

intense in her lower abdomen.

she struggled out of bed and headed to the bathroom. Standing beneath the showerhead, she let warm water cascade down

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few minutes later, as she was about to get dressed, she noticed a vivid, glaring flow of bright red blood streaming down her

over, her mind going blank, and she cried out, “Orlando…”

his arms, but she had already lost consciousness. He called her name repeatedly, but there was no response. His face hardened as he

to the hospital…

all the way, they soon arrived at the

emergency room, leaving

still dressed in casual attire, with faint traces of blood on his body, and only wore comfortable

emergency room, Cassandra was connected to oxygen. Gradually regaining consciousness, she grabbed

adamantly sought out Nellie,

to dispatch the

in shock at the sight of Cassandra. Cassandra seized her hand and pleaded. “Nellie, help me. You must protect the baby for me. Promise

Nellie reassured Cassandra, holding her hand. After calming her down, she quickly

emergency room. She recognized Orlando,

Orlando immediately inquired, “How is Cassandra?”

optimistic, Mr. Quinn. If you can’t love her, just

expression turned cold, offering no response. Nellie merely glanced at him before

scent of disinfectant filled the air, and she gazed at the white ceiling. Gradually collecting her thoughts, she instinctively reached for her abdomen,

rest. Don’t move. Lie down, okay?” Orlando stood beside the bed, placing