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.

Orlando had defended Rebecca without

by Rebecca’s side now. As for me, he has probably

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

she saw Rebecca stomping toward

she everywhere?‘ she

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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love with you for the rest of his life. You better divorce

have yourself to blame, Rebecca, yet you’re blaming me? Who are you to order me and Orlando to divorce? This is between me and him. What’s it got

innocent act in front of Orlando

wouldn’t let Rebecca

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

do you think you are? Why should I listen to

to leave. She didn’t want to waste her breath on

agree”

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

so the water in the

a leaf from the iciness.

pool, but it was too deep for her, and she didn’t

help, but cold water instantly flowed into her mouth and down her throat.

blank, and her vision became hazy. Vaguely, she seemed to see a tall figure running

opened her eyes again, half an hour had

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

that Gabriela was next to her. She shook her head gently and frowned when she suddenly remembered something. “Gabriela, what happened to me?”

the

explained, “You fell into the swimming pool. Fortunately, Orlando was in time to save you,

breathed out a sigh of relief. Although Gabriela didn’t know the reason behind her ailment,

that it was already past nine. She turned to Gabriela and asked, “You can go and do your stuff, Gabriela. I can take care of

me to accompany you?” Gabriela

and asked, “Gabriela, you said Orlando rescued me from the pool?”

the guests with his

his examination.”

Gabriela was exaggerating when she said Orlando

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