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.”

your guard down, and don’t push your luck. If we’re busted, all our careful planning goes down the drain, got it?”

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with that cut on your face? What happened?” Noticing the injury, the woman

concern.

nothing,” Michael responded

you trust me?”

a minor clash with

she asked emotionally.

Cassandra?” the woman continued before Michael could even answer.

furrowed his brow and responded, “It has nothing to do

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

nothing to do with Cassandra. My relationship with her is irrelevant to our goals. If you won’t even listen to me, then what’s

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

getting late. You should head back. Don’t bother

Michael said.

leave now,” the

her to the door, keeping an eye on

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a text. Michael: [Remember my words. Don’t come searching for me on your own. If there’s something, I’ll

“ok,” and only then did he finally set his phone aside,

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Cassandra, as long as his schedule allowed. On the days he couldn’t manage it, he made sure

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

could harm our marriage again,” he declared with

resistance, Michael couldn’t help but

he 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, and I’ll keep my distance to avoid causing you

you’ve misunderstood,” Cassandra replied.

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

of distance is kind of necessary. Getting too

“So, are you

theory. You can’t stay single forever, can