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.

way Orlando had defended Rebecca without hesitation despite the many guests.

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

planned to head back to

take a step, she saw Rebecca stomping toward her.

she everywhere?‘ she

seeing so many people

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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

“You only have yourself to blame, Rebecca, yet you’re blaming me? Who are you to order me and Orlando to

innocent act in front of Orlando

Cassandra wouldn’t let Rebecca

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

think you are? Why should I listen

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

agree”

past Rebecca, she was marching along the pool and about to enter the house when suddenly, a force pushed her from behind,

so the water in the

shook like a leaf from the

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

wanted to cry for help, but cold water instantly flowed into her

vision became hazy. Vaguely, she seemed to see

eyes again, half an hour

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

that Gabriela was next to her. She shook her head gently and frowned when she suddenly

the bed into a sitting position.

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

know the reason behind her ailment, Cassandra considered it to be good news since

She turned to Gabriela and asked, “You can

me to accompany you?”

course not.” Cassandra smiled and asked, “Gabriela, you said Orlando rescued me from the pool?”

with his father after Dr. Garrett declared that you were

his examination.”

knew that Gabriela was exaggerating when

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