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

thought, I can’t give in to him. I’m still in the first trimester, and he’s simply acting out of a desire to punish me. I dare

resistance, Orlando proved

bastard! I hate you!”

long she had cursed. All she knew was that her voice had turned hoarse, rendering her unable to form. coherent syllables.

point, rain began to pour, accompanied by incessant thunder and lightning. It created a

what felt like an eternity,

her lower abdomen. It felt as though

the bathroom.

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glaring flow of bright red blood streaming down her legs. The intense gush felt like

over, her mind going blank,

hearing her cry, Orlando rushed into the bathroom. He pushed the door open and saw Cassandra falling backward. Swiftly, he caught her in his arms, but she had already lost

car ready to the hospital… quickly…

way, they soon arrived at

rushed into the emergency room, leaving Orlando standing outside in disarray.

only wore comfortable slippers. It was a stark

connected to oxygen. Gradually regaining consciousness, she grabbed the doctor’s hand and weakly

Nellie, rejecting any treatment

but to dispatch the nurse to

shock at the sight of Cassandra. Cassandra seized her hand and

Nellie reassured Cassandra, holding her hand. After calming her down, she quickly updated the emergency doctor about the situation. She then instructed him to keep the pregnancy confidential, revealing it to no

exited the emergency room. She recognized Orlando, and likewise, he knew

immediately inquired,

Mr. Quinn. If you can’t love her, just let her go and

offering no response. Nellie merely glanced at

Cassandra regained consciousness, she found herself back in the ward. The scent of disinfectant filled the air, and she gazed

doing? The doctor said you need to rest. Don’t move. Lie down, okay?” Orlando stood beside the bed, placing one hand on her shoulder to stop her