Ex-Husband’s Love Dilemma

Chapter 53

Those words were directed at Lloyd, who immediately let go once he caught on.

“Alright, I won’t run. My bad. Lloyd uttered with a quirk to his lips.

Cassandra was stunned, her cheeks flushing subconsciously when she realized that Orlando was referring to Lloyd’s hand, which was gripping her arm.

Rebecca reacted as well with the stiffening of her face, her formerly indifferent expression turning

sour.

Lloyd narrowed his eyes slightly. “Well, since your wife is here now, I guess there’s rio need to trouble us anymore?”

Orlando offered no response to his question.

“Rebecca. I’m certain you haven’t eaten yet, right? Come on, I’ll accompany you to grab a bite. Besides, you should have some rest. Leave the rest here to Cassandra,” Lloyd added,

At that, Rebecca paused. She subconsciously shifted her gaze to Orlando on the hospital bed, who remained silent.

Is that what he thinks, too?‘ she mused while pursing her lips and whispering, “I’ll stay behind to care for Landy. After all, I’m the reason he’s injured in the first place. I will feel bad if Cassandra takes my place.”

Rebecca intentionally mentioned Orlando getting injured on her behalf for Cassandra’s sake. It was so she’d understand that he would sacrifice his life for Rebecca and give up her advances.

Much to her frustration, Cassandra didn’t spare her a glance the entire time. However, Rebecca couldn’t let her emotions show with Orlando present.

“Cassandra, are you mad at me?” Rebecca clenched her fists. I’m terribly sorry. It was all my fault, so please don’t blame Landy. He wouldn’t have met a car accident and ended up in such a state if not for me. I would willingly switch places with him and be the one lying here if given the choice. Cassandra, could you please cease your anger? I’ll take care of everything.

I

“And how exactly do you plan to do so? Am I supposed to run you over with a car so you become hospitalized like Lloyd, or expect you to bear full responsibility by allowing the Quinn family to exact revenge on you? While you keep claiming that you’re in the wrong, do you have any clue in what way exactly? You should have kept your mouth shut If you were truly penitent. Nonetheless, I can help if you’re genuinely guilt–ridden by instructing someone to inflict wounds all over your body. I’m sure that would free you of your guilt, right?” Cassandra’s words were harsh, her eyes shards of ice as they glared at Rebecca.

The whole sick ward immediately fell silent becoy of that.

her eyes turned red, weling with tears that threatened

from her in

accompany me while I get some food. You’ve been busy all day.”

resumed peacefulness once the

Cassandra exchanged glances, neither willing to be the first

awkward situation persisted for several minutes, whereby Orlando’s unwavering gaze remained trained on her face the entire time. “Are you upset that I asked you to come? The emotion behind his baritone voice was

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her lips and answered

back yesterday? Cassandra. have you forgotten who you are?”

you mean

half to wake up, you left the hospital straight after my surgery. Aren’t

eyes on her and shifted her

company here. I also inquired about your condition with the hospital and learned you regained consciousness. That’s why I didn’t return. Besides. isn’t Ms. Spencer here with you? Since she was the reason you got hurt, I assumed you

“Are you

mad? Orlando ventured.

sarcasm behind her words was clear as

you think I should

furrowed as he continued staring

my supposed husband met with a car accident while looking for another woman at midnight

moved to sit up. Alas, his drastic movement pulled at his wound.

features scrunched into a rictus.

couldn’t bear to see him hurt and instantly stepped forward to hold

with the pungent scent of disinfectant, Rebecca’s light and refreshing

intently at her grim face. Rebecca’s hands were pressing down on his shoulders, and the distance between them was almost non–existent.

jealous?”

There was no hesitation

on. “Why did you react so strongly just now not

wondered to herself, ‘As in my reaction to Rebecca?‘