Ex-Husband’s Love Dilemma

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Cassandra went quiet for what felt like ages after putting down the phone. It wasn’t until Orlando came back to the bedroom that she pulled herself together.

Simultaneously, Michael departed from the hospital, clutching his prescribed medicines. All warmth deserted his handsome face.

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In the car, the assistant turned to Michael and asked, “Heading home, Mr. Collins?”

Michael let out a hum, closed his eyes, and sank back into the seat.

The journey back to his condominium, conveniently close to the office, unfolded in silence. Dismissing the medicines, he swiftly headed for the bathroom to take a shower.

Cassandra’s words, creating distance between them, echoed in Michael’s ears. It was just impossible for him to be completely emotionless about it all.

He wasn’t blind to Cassandra’s sensible stance. In fact, it was her clear understanding of her desires and

boundaries that attracted him to her in the first place.

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Even if she spelled it out for him, his feelings for her weren’t likely to shift.

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Otherwise, he wouldn’t have stuck around all these years.

With a resigned sigh, he muttered to himself, “Cassie, you’re truly being harsh on me.”

Freshly showered and wrapped in his robe, Michael emerged from the bathroom. To his surprise, a woman had entered unnoticed at some point, now lounging on the couch and engrossed in her phone.

His face scrunched up as he questioned, “What’s the reason for this surprise visit? Didn’t I emphasize the need to stay away at this time? Are you aware he’s growing suspicious?”

The woman, possessing a visage that could launch a thousand ships and a voice as soothing as a babbling brook, replied, “I understand. I opted for the scenic route. No one will notice. You can relax.”

he warned, “Even if nobody notices, don’t let your guard down, and don’t push your luck. If we’re busted, all our

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with that cut on your face? What happened?” Noticing the injury, the woman rose from the couch and

concern.

nothing,” Michael

me?” the woman

minor clash with Orlando,”

asked emotionally.

woman continued before Michael

brow and responded, “It has nothing to do with

can it have nothing to do with her? Besides Cassandra, what else could cause a clash with Orlando? I don’t get it. What is it about Cassandra that draws you in? Why risk our mission for her? Can’t we just include her in-” The woman’s words were abruptly cut

with her is irrelevant to our goals. If you won’t

leaving no room for disagreement. The woman reluctantly conceded, “I get it. I’ll. follow your lead.”

should head back. Don’t bother dropping by unless

Michael said.

I’ll leave now,” the woman responded.

an eye on her as she entered the elevator before closing

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he remained uneasy and sent her a text. Michael: [Remember my words. Don’t come searching for me on your own. If there’s something,

and only then did he finally set his phone aside, feeling

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began making it a daily routine to personally pick up Cassandra, as long as his schedule allowed. On the days he couldn’t manage it, he made sure either

don’t need to monitor me

could harm our marriage again,” he declared with an air of authority, leaving Cassandra speechless. She could only

resistance, Michael couldn’t help but ask,

might just have too much free time,” Cassandra explained.

aloofness recently. Unable to hold back, he asked, “Cassie, is he stopping us from talking? If so, just tell me,

you’ve misunderstood,” Cassandra

why have you been so distant these days? Cassie, I get you, I know

got it all wrong. I’m not a toddler. I’ve got my own judgment. And, between us, keeping a bit of distance is kind of necessary. Getting too chummy can

“So, are you

in theory.