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 verging on

simply acting out of a desire to punish me. I dare

despite her resistance, Orlando proved

bastard! I hate you!” Cassandra cursed.

long she had cursed. All she knew was that her

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

like an eternity, everything

in every inch of her body, the agony most intense in her lower abdomen. It felt as though she

to the bathroom. Standing beneath the showerhead, she let warm

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

eyes glazed over, her mind going blank, and

had already lost consciousness. He called her name

ready to the hospital… quickly… Orlando urgently

all the way, they soon arrived at the

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

of blood on his body, and only wore comfortable slippers. It was a stark contrast to his usually handsome and elegant

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

out Nellie,

no choice but to

widening in shock at the sight of Cassandra. Cassandra seized

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,

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

inquired, “How is Cassandra?”

replied. “The situation is not optimistic, Mr. Quinn. If you can’t love her, just let

response. Nellie merely glanced at him

Cassandra regained 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

okay?” Orlando stood beside the bed, placing one hand on her shoulder to stop her from