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,

away from her in distaste. Thus, Rebecca could

busy all day.” Lloyd cut Rebecca off

resumed peacefulness once the door

exchanged glances, neither willing to

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

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her lips and

not, why didn’t you come back yesterday? Cassandra. have you forgotten who you are?”

you

and replied, “We are married. Instead of waiting for your other half to wake up, you left the hospital straight after my surgery. Aren’t you worried that I will remain

his piercingly stony eyes on her and

have Taylor to keep you 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 wanted to see her more than me.” Her tone was light.

“Are you

mad? Orlando ventured.

face. The sarcasm behind her words was clear as day, although

mildly. “Orlando, do you think

he continued staring

another woman at midnight during a storm.

sit up. Alas, his drastic movement pulled at

into a rictus. “Ouch!”

and instantly stepped forward to hold him down. “Don’t move.”

the air in the ward was filled with the pungent scent of disinfectant, Rebecca’s light and refreshing

pressing down on his shoulders,

you jealous?” he asked hoarsely.

all.” There was no hesitation in Cassandra’s response.

went on. “Why did you react so strongly

herself, ‘As in