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.

me! Leave!” She nearly screamed, trembling uncontrollably, her

trimester, and he’s simply acting out of a desire to punish me. I dare not

despite her resistance, Orlando proved overpowering.

hate you!”

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

capricious, and at some point, rain began to pour, accompanied by

what felt like an eternity, everything finally concluded.

lower abdomen. It felt as though she had been torn apart.

headed to the bathroom. Standing

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

going blank, and she cried out, “Orlando…”

she had already lost consciousness. He called her name repeatedly, but there was no response.

car ready to the hospital… quickly… Orlando urgently instructed.

way, they soon arrived at the hospital.

the emergency room, leaving Orlando

blood on his body, and only wore comfortable slippers. It was a

room, Cassandra was connected to oxygen. Gradually regaining consciousness, she grabbed the doctor’s hand and weakly said, “I need Nellie…

sought out Nellie, rejecting

to dispatch the nurse to

shock at the sight of Cassandra. Cassandra seized her hand and pleaded. “Nellie, help me.

worry. Trust the doctor. Everything will be all right. You need to stay calm and cooperate fully, okay?” Nellie reassured Cassandra, holding her hand. After calming her

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

Nellie, Orlando immediately inquired, “How

can’t love her, just let her go and

turned cold, offering no response. Nellie merely glanced at

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

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