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.”

softened a bit, but he warned, “Even if nobody notices, don’t let your guard down, and don’t push your luck. If we’re busted, all our careful planning goes down the drain, got

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next time. By the way, how’d you end up with that cut on your face? What happened?” Noticing the injury, the woman rose from the couch and approached Michael, her eyes filled with

concern.

nothing,” Michael

trust me?” the woman

clash with

she asked

of Cassandra?” the woman continued before Michael could even

his brow and responded, “It has

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

doing has nothing to do with Cassandra. My relationship with her is irrelevant to

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

getting late. You should head back. Don’t bother dropping by unless it’s something important,

Michael said.

I’ll leave now,”

keeping an eye on her

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[Remember my words. Don’t come searching for me on your own. If there’s something, I’ll reach out to you.

and only then did he finally

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routine to personally pick up Cassandra, as long as his schedule allowed. On the days he couldn’t manage it, he made sure either Taylor or a designated driver was there to

hesitated at first. “You don’t need to monitor me every single day, do

it for your safety. I don’t want anything to happen that could harm our marriage again,”

of resistance, Michael couldn’t help but ask, “Is Mr. Quinn doing

might just have too much

“Cassie, is he stopping us from talking? If

you’ve misunderstood,” Cassandra

why have you been so distant these days? Cassie, I get you, I know your thoughts. Has Orlando

keeping a bit of distance is kind of

chuckled. “So, are you matchmaking

saying, in theory. You can’t stay single forever,