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.

defended Rebecca without hesitation despite the

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

head back to Dustmeadow Mansion after

step, she saw Rebecca stomping toward

is she everywhere?‘ she mused.

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

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and will never fall in love with

only 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 to do

in front of Orlando but revealed her true haughty self in front

wouldn’t let Rebecca walk

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

are? Why should I listen to you?”

leave. She didn’t want to waste her breath

agree”

Rebecca, she was marching along the pool and about to enter the house

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

like a leaf from the

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

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

she

eyes again,

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

head gently and frowned when she suddenly remembered something. “Gabriela, what happened to

sprang up from the bed

Orlando was in time to save you, and Dr. Garrett had checked on you. You’re fine, so don’t worry too

didn’t know the reason behind her ailment, Cassandra considered it to be

nine. She turned to Gabriela and asked, “You

you want me to accompany you?” Gabriela

not.” Cassandra smiled and asked, “Gabriela, you said Orlando rescued

with his father after Dr. Garrett

his examination.”

that Gabriela was exaggerating when she said Orlando was

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