Ex-Husband’s Love Dilemma

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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

As for me, he has probably forgotten completely about me!‘

to head back to Dustmeadow Mansion after informing Frederick and Gabriela about her departure.

a step, she saw Rebecca stomping toward her.

is she everywhere?‘

to her and asked angrily, “What 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 you! I’m the only person

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you’re nothing. So what if members of the Quinn family like you? He still won’t like you and will never fall in love with you for the rest of his life. You better divorce him as soon as

Who are you to order me and Orlando to divorce? This is between me and him. What’s it got to do

at acting and putting on an innocent act in front of Orlando but

Cassandra wouldn’t let Rebecca

Rebecca yelled, “So, you’re saying that you won’t listen? Oh, Cassandra, I have plenty of ways to make

Why should I listen

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

agree”

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

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

body shook like a

get out of the pool, but it was too deep for her, and she didn’t know

wanted to cry for help, but cold water instantly

went blank, and her vision became hazy. Vaguely, she seemed

again, half an

the white ceiling dazedly and heard a gentle whisper in her ear. “It’s Gabriela, Cassie.

She shook her head gently and frowned when she

the

and explained, “You fell into the swimming pool. Fortunately, Orlando was in time to save you, and Dr. Garrett had checked on you. You’re fine, so don’t

ailment, Cassandra considered it to be good news since

nine. She turned to Gabriela and asked, “You can

not busy. Don’t you want me to accompany you?”

you said Orlando rescued me from

worried sick and only went to greet the guests with his father after Dr. Garrett declared that you were fine

his examination.”

Gabriela was exaggerating when she said Orlando was

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