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

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that cut on your face? What

concern.

nothing,” Michael responded nonchalantly.

you trust me?”

minor clash with Orlando,”

she asked

because of Cassandra?” the woman continued before Michael

brow and responded, “It

Besides Cassandra, what else could cause a clash with Orlando? I don’t get it. What is it about Cassandra that

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

woman reluctantly conceded, “I get it. I’ll. follow your

should head back. Don’t bother dropping

Michael said.

leave now,” the woman responded.

to the door, keeping an eye on her as

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uneasy and sent her a text. Michael: [Remember my words. Don’t come searching for me on your own.

and only then did he finally set his phone

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allowed. On the days he couldn’t

at first. “You don’t need to monitor me

I don’t want anything to happen that could harm our marriage again,” he declared with an air

of Orlando’s actions, especially observing Cassandra’s lack of resistance, Michael couldn’t help but ask, “Is Mr. Quinn doing this

too much free

hold back, he asked, “Cassie, is he stopping us from talking? If so, just tell me,

you’ve misunderstood,” Cassandra replied.

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

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

you matchmaking

theory. You