Ex-Husband’s Love Dilemma

Chapter 76

Orlando’s frown deepened as he demanded, “Cassandra, can’t you be generous? Do you have to keep scores over trivial matters like this?”

I keep score? Orlando, why didn’t you accuse Ms. Spencer of making things difficult for me when she distorted the truth?” Cassandra interrogated in a low voice.

Although Cassandra knew that he would take Rebecca’s side unconditionally, she still couldn’t accept it and felt upset.

She pursed her lips tightly and kept telling herself that she should stop hoping

a pipe dream.

The guests also whispered about Orlando because of his long–term relationship and love with Rebecca.

The scene fell silent.

Peter stood up with his crutch and said coldly, “Orlando, continue protecting this woman, and you’ll regret it.”

Then, he left the room angrily with Cassandra in tow.

Peter comforted Cassandra in a low voice, “Cassie, it’s that brat that has let you down. I know you feel wronged.”

“I’m fine, Grandpa Peter. I should be the one to apologize for making you unhappy on your birthday,” she replied.

“Nonsense. I’m the happiest today, and it’s all because of you.” Peter smiled and took an antique jewelry box from the drawer. He said, “Take this, Cassie.”

“What is it, Grandpa Peter?” Cassandra asked curiously.

“Don’t ask what it is, and just take it,” Peter insisted, and Cassandra couldn’t refuse.

However, the jewelry box had a lock, and Peter didn’t give her the key, so she couldn’t open it. Yet, she did whatever Peter asked of her.

Cassandra chatted with Peter for a while. Then, he said, “You don’t have to accompany an old man like me. Go out and have fun with the young folks out there.”

Cassandra nodded. Actually, she was not interested in the party but didn’t want Peter to worry about her.

After leaving the room, Cassandra didn’t return to the banquet hall. Instead, she dropped by her car to stash the box and walked to the small garden by the swimming pool, sitting down and gazing at the stars while enjoying the breeze.

The scene at the banquet hall earlier came to her mind.

without hesitation despite the many guests.

wondered, ‘I’m sure he’s by Rebecca’s side now. As for me,

at herself self–depreciatingly, then planned to head back to Dustmeadow Mansion after informing Frederick and

could take a step, she saw

she everywhere?‘ she

to do, Cassandra? Do you feel satisfied seeing so many people laugh at me? Do you think you’ve won? You’re dreaming! I’m telling you! I’m the only person Landy truly cares

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like you and will never fall in love with you for the rest of his life. You

are you to order me and Orlando to divorce? This is

and putting on an innocent act in front of Orlando but revealed

let Rebecca walk over

you’re saying that you won’t listen? Oh, Cassandra, I have plenty

are? Why should I listen to you?”

proceeded to leave. She didn’t want to waste

agree”

was marching along the pool and about to enter the house when suddenly, a force pushed her from behind, propelling her into the

late fall in October, so the

shook like a leaf from the iciness.

it was too deep for her, and she didn’t know how to swim,

cold water instantly flowed into her

became hazy. Vaguely, she seemed to see a tall

Cassandra opened her eyes again, half an hour had

heard a gentle whisper in her ear. “It’s Gabriela, Cassie. Do you

head gently and frowned when she

she sprang up from the bed into

pool. Fortunately, Orlando was in time to save you, and Dr. Garrett had checked

out a sigh of relief. Although Gabriela didn’t know the reason behind her ailment, Cassandra considered it to be good news

noticed that it was already past nine. She turned to Gabriela and asked, “You can

Don’t you want me to accompany

not.” Cassandra smiled and asked, “Gabriela, you

guests with his father after Dr. Garrett declared

his examination.”

that Gabriela was exaggerating when she said Orlando was worried

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