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

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

resistance, Orlando proved

hate you!” Cassandra

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

began to pour, accompanied by incessant thunder and

what felt like an eternity, everything finally concluded.

inch of her body, the agony most intense in her lower abdomen. It

the bathroom. Standing beneath the showerhead,

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

over, her mind going

door open and saw Cassandra falling backward. Swiftly, he caught her in his arms, but she had already lost consciousness. He called her name repeatedly, but there was no response. His face hardened as he quickly grabbed a towel, wrapped her in it,

car ready to the hospital…

soon

was rushed into the emergency room, leaving Orlando

and only wore comfortable slippers. It was

oxygen. Gradually regaining consciousness, she grabbed the

sought out Nellie, rejecting any treatment otherwise.

to

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

hand. After calming her down, she quickly updated the emergency doctor about the situation. She then instructed him to keep

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

immediately inquired, “How is Cassandra?”

not optimistic, Mr. Quinn. If you can’t love her, just let her go and end this marriage,

response. Nellie merely glanced

air, and she gazed at the white ceiling. Gradually collecting her thoughts, she instinctively reached for

Orlando stood beside the bed, placing one hand on her