Ex-Husband’s Love Dilemma

Chapter 54

Chapter 54

Cassandra hesitated briefly before responding. “Our divorce won’t pose any threat to Quinn Group.”

I’m

“You think the divorce is more pressing than my near–fatal car accident? Fm bedridden, and all you’re concerned about is getting a divorcel Are you worried that my crippled leg might be an inconvenience for you?” Orlando charged.

Cassandra found herself at a loss for words.

She thought, “What’s he talking about? Why is he being so unreasonable?’

She intended to clarify, but Orlando cut in, “Is this about my accident involving Rebecca? You’re being jealous, Cassandra.”

His last sentence is not a question but a statement.

Cassandra met his gaze coolly.

After a pause, she replied. “If I were jealous, how would you explain this to me?”

Orlando’s eyes narrowed slightly. “Have you fallen in love with me?”

“What do you think?” Cassandra countered.

Despite her calm exterior, her heart felt nothing.

Orlando pressed. “If you don’t love me, why are you reacting so strongly? Isn’t it because you’re jealous?”

He seemed convinced of her jealousy and that Cassandra was merely her emotions veiled.

Cassandra smiled faintly. “Orlando, would you be upset if our roles were reversed? Imagine your wife rushing out in a storm for another man and ending up in a hospital. Would you accept that if you were in my shoes?”

Orlando’s face immediately turned cold, and he stared at her indifferently.

He didn’t continue the topic. After a moment of silence, he said, ‘I don’t feel good; I want to take a shower.”

Cassandra paused and pursed her lips. “Right now?”

“Yes, now,” Orlando insisted.

Caught off guard, she suggested, I’ll get the nurse.

“A nurse?” Orlando questioned.

and I might hurt you. Nurses are

when Orlando stopped her. “I don’t want a nurse.”

remained silent, merely observing him.

insisted, “You

for you to take a shower in

I am now?” Orlando’s eyes narrowed, probing

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was taken aback. She hadn’t implied

or making you fall. If you really need a shower now, let’s ask the nurse or Lloyd to assist, all

refused, “Cassandra, we’re married. Why should

unsure of how to approach the situation

remained firm, his expression souring

if you really don’t want to help me. I’m in the hospital anyway. It wouldn’t bother you or affect you. You’re

a loss of words,

thought. What on earth

Cassandra clarified, “It’s not that I won’t assist you… I’ll get some warm water. We’ll skip the shower, I’ll wipe you down instead.”

to delve deeper, fearing he might criticize her further as

Orlando, a hint of pretension, perhaps from spending too

with Rebecca.

to the bed, rolled up her sleeves, and locked the door. She then bent

features, marred by a few

scars didn’t detract from his appearance; instead, they added a rugged, masculine edge, accentuating his

on her. Her

“Cassandra, do

glanced into his eyes

u

me. If it’s too hard or makes you uncomfortable, you

This is my responsibility,” Cassandra

this just out of duty?” he asked again.

avoiding his gaze. She stood up, soaked the towel again and

without another word.

on her throughout the

me, Cassandra

being. You can’t even let me

Mon, 2y

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way. It just makes it difficult to wash you

that.

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