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.

Leave!” She nearly screamed,

the first trimester, and he’s simply

her resistance, Orlando proved overpowering.

hate you!” Cassandra

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

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

like an eternity, everything finally

pain in every inch of her body, the agony most intense in her lower abdomen. It felt as though she had been torn apart. The pain only kept getting

bed and headed to the bathroom. Standing beneath the showerhead, she let warm water

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few minutes later, as she was about to get dressed, she noticed a vivid, glaring flow of bright

her mind going blank,

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

to the hospital…

all the way, they soon

room, leaving Orlando standing outside in

with faint traces of blood on his body, and only wore comfortable

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

sought out Nellie, rejecting any treatment

no choice but to dispatch the

the sight of Cassandra. Cassandra seized

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 about the situation. She then instructed him to keep the pregnancy confidential, revealing it to no

were in place, Nellie exited the emergency room. She recognized Orlando, and likewise, he

immediately inquired, “How is Cassandra?”

If you can’t love her, just let her go and end this

no response. Nellie merely glanced at him before leaving.

consciousness, she found herself back in the ward. The scent of disinfectant filled the air, and she gazed at the white ceiling. Gradually collecting her thoughts, she instinctively reached for her abdomen, intending to

doing? The doctor said you need to rest. Don’t move. Lie down, okay?” Orlando stood beside the bed,