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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.

might hurt you. Nurses are trained for this, so they won’t,” Cassandra explained.

to leave to call the nurse when Orlando stopped her. “I don’t want

merely observing him.

“You help

be stubborn. It’s inconvenient for you to take a shower in your current state. You can’t even stand properly, and a fall could worsen your injuries.

I am now?” Orlando’s eyes narrowed,

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was taken aback. She hadn’t implied anything

don’t. I’m just worried about causing you more pain or making you fall. If you really need a shower now, let’s

we’re married. Why should I get someone else to help

how

expression souring by

It wouldn’t bother you or affect you. You’re

found herself at a loss

on earth is

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

fearing he might

noticed a change in Orlando, a hint of pretension, perhaps from

with Rebecca.

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

marred by a few scratches, remained striking.

added

his shirt, Orlando’s gaze was fixed on her. Her expression was

the silence. “Cassandra, do you

into his eyes and

u

me. If it’s too

married, Orlando. This is my responsibility,”

this just out of duty?” he asked again.

gaze. She stood up, soaked the towel again and wrung it

without another word.

on her throughout the process, which made her

me, Cassandra

bed for the time being.

Mon, 2y

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makes it difficult to wash you properly when you’re staring at me

that.

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