Ex-Husband’s Love Dilemma

Chapter 47

“I’m here with you. I won’t disturb you. I’ll stay quiet and do nothing,” he replied.

He reached out to fix a few strands of hair on her cheek, but before his fingertips could reach her face, she dodged. His hand froze in mid–air.

Her complexion was pallid, her lips lacking color, and her eyes incredibly faitit.

Orlando clenched his hands tightly and then let them hang by his sides. He elevated the bed for her while holding a bowl of oatmeal, saying. “Il feed you. Have something, okay?”

It was oatmeal, lightly salted to enhance the flavor, as she couldn’t consume anything else at the moment.

However, Cassandra refused, stating, “I don’t want to eat.”

“What do you want to eat? I’ll have someone prepare it,” Orlando offered.

“I don’t want to eat anything. Can you leave now?” she replied, her tone resolute.

“Cassandra. I ignored your wishes last night. I promise it won’t happen again, okay?” He lowered his tone, speaking in a

much softer voice.

“So, you resort to physical punishment and then try to make amends with a kind gesture? Orlando, do you realize you almost..

Her emotions were intense, but thoughts of Baby made her halt mid–sentence.

Yet, as she reflected on the previous night, she couldn’t restrain herself. ‘I asked him to stop, but he didn’t give me a chance. If Baby was harmed because of this, I would hate him and myself even more, she silently grumbled.

Orlando didn’t set down the bowl. In a low and hoarse voice, he stated, “I’m sorry. You can punish me however you want, but. right now, you must eat. Otherwise, how can you recover?”

“Don’t worry. I can eat it myself.” She turned away, leaving him with her back.

Why does he act so intimately toward me when we’re on the verge of divorce? Why is he taking care of me like at considerate husband? What does he want?‘ she pondered, wondering what kind of person Orlando was.

The more Cassandra dwelled on the matter, the more her irritation grew.

remaining silent no matter

Peter and Gabriela to pay a visit. Seeing her visibly thinner appearance, they felt heartbroken, and, of course, they sternly reprimanded Orlando.

move back to the Quinn manor to live with us. You’ll be my granddaughter from now on. You’re so beautiful, plenty of talented young men will be eager to date you. We’ll carefully choose among them when the

to Cassandra’s face. However, in just one night, her once beautiful complexion had noticeably withered, a

other side,

two days in the hospital, during which Orlando took care of her and kept her company. However,

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indifferent, showing little

refrained from pressuring

time, Rebecca also paid a visit, but Cassandra declined

leave.

the day of her discharge, Peter arranged for a car to pick her up, and Orlando accompanied her back to the

manor.

thinking it was just a meal, upon arrival, Cassandra realized Peter intended to assist her in choosing a blind

society. Handing them to Cassandra one by one, he said, “Cassie, take your time. There’s no need to rush. If you find someone you like, just let

she couldn’t turn down

a clean and handsome young

Garrett family. He’s Dr. Garrett’s son and a typical straight–A student from a prestigious family with a medical background. He’s one year younger than

not suitable. Cassandra

right

pursed her lips and

according to his mother, exceptionally attentive and

“Sure.” Cassandra nodded.

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asked again. “Do you want me to accompany you

be awkward when we meet each other for the first time,”

accompany you then.” Gabriela smiled expectantly and continued, “Cassie, I want to thank you for letting me experience the feeling of marrying off

stunned, and her cheeks turned red.

atmosphere was