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.

nearly screamed, trembling uncontrollably, her words

can’t give in to him. I’m still in the first trimester, and he’s simply acting out

despite her resistance, Orlando

I hate you!” Cassandra

how long she had cursed. All she knew was that her voice

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

felt like an eternity, everything

agony most intense in her lower abdomen. It felt as though she had been torn apart. The pain only

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

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dressed, she noticed a vivid, glaring flow of bright red blood streaming down

glazed over, her mind going blank, and she cried

her in his arms, but she had already lost consciousness. He called her name repeatedly, but

ready to the hospital…

they soon arrived at the hospital.

room, leaving Orlando standing outside in

and only wore comfortable slippers. It was a stark contrast to his usually handsome and

Cassandra was connected to oxygen. Gradually regaining consciousness, she grabbed the doctor’s

out Nellie, rejecting any treatment otherwise.

had no choice but to

at the sight of Cassandra. Cassandra seized her hand and

all right. You need to stay calm and cooperate fully, okay?” Nellie reassured Cassandra, holding her hand. After calming her down, she quickly updated the emergency doctor

all arrangements were in place, Nellie exited the emergency room. She recognized

inquired, “How is Cassandra?”

calmly replied. “The situation is not optimistic, Mr. Quinn. If you can’t

Nellie merely glanced

herself back in the ward. The scent of disinfectant filled the air, and she gazed at the white ceiling. Gradually collecting her thoughts, she

okay?” Orlando stood beside the bed, placing one hand on her