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.

silent no matter

Gabriela to pay a

you recover, I’ll personally accompany you to divorce him. After the divorce, you can move back to the Quinn manor to live with us. You’ll be my granddaughter from

to Cassandra’s face. However, in just one night, her

silently from the other side, sighed softly

which Orlando took care of her and

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remained indifferent, showing little

pressuring her

also paid a visit, but Cassandra declined to see her,

leave.

a car to pick her up, and Orlando accompanied her back to

manor.

was just a meal, upon arrival, Cassandra realized Peter intended to assist her in

photos of eligible and well–mannered young individuals within the upper class 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 me know.”

but she couldn’t

clean and handsome young man. She inquired, “Grandpa Peter, this one looks promising. How old

this is Sullivan Garrett from the Garrett family. He’s Dr. Garrett’s son and a typical straight–A student from

than me? That’s not suitable. Cassandra shook

is quite trendy these days. I’ll arrange it right away. Tomorrow, you’ll meet Sullivan and have a chat.” Peter promptly decided.

her lips and

added. “Sullivan is a bit younger, but he’s mature, considerate, and, according to his mother, exceptionally attentive and gentle. Cassie, I think you’ll like him.”

“Sure.” Cassandra nodded.

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again. “Do you want me to

for you. I’m afraid it might be awkward when we meet each

smiled expectantly and continued, “Cassie, I want to thank you for

stunned, and her

was extremely

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