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

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

to Dustmeadow Mansion after informing Frederick

step, she

is she everywhere?‘

are you trying 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

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in love with you for the rest of his life.

yet you’re blaming me? Who are you to order me and Orlando to divorce? This is between me and him. What’s

good at acting and putting on an innocent act in front of Orlando but revealed her true haughty self in front of

wouldn’t let Rebecca

listen? Oh, Cassandra, I have plenty of ways to make

should

up and proceeded to leave. She didn’t want to waste her

agree”

pool and about to enter the house when suddenly, a

was late fall in October, so the water in the pool was freezing.

like a leaf

for her, and she didn’t know how

cold water instantly flowed

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

Cassandra opened her eyes again, half an hour had passed.

heard a gentle whisper in her ear. “It’s Gabriela, Cassie. Do you still feel sick anywhere?”

She shook her head gently and frowned when she suddenly

the bed into a sitting

to lie back down and explained, “You fell into the swimming pool. Fortunately, Orlando was in time to save you, and Dr. Garrett had

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

past nine. She turned to Gabriela and asked, “You can go and do your stuff,

Don’t you want me to accompany you?”

asked, “Gabriela, you said Orlando

he was worried sick and only went to greet the guests with his father

his examination.”

when she said Orlando was worried sick.

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