Chapter 73 Where do you want to eat?" Orlando asked while staring at Cassandra.
Cassandra replied in puzzlement, "Aren't we going home?" Perhaps the words "going home” pleased Orlando as his handsface turned gentle, and his blue eyes were full He asked. "Didn't I say we would cat out?" Cassandra was still feeling astonished, and Orlando had already stepped on the gas.
Orlando asked again. "What do you want to cat?" After sthought, Cassandra replied, "Silver Tide Restaurant." of a smile.
The dishes in Silver Tide Restaurant were mostly steak and tasted milder. Orlando didn't like strong-flavored food, and with Cassandra's sensitivity to that kind of food, the restaurant was suitable for them.
They had been married for a year, but this was the first tthey'd caten out together.
In the past year, Cassandra had been thinking of having a meal with Orlando alone but didn't want to ask him for fear that she would get rejected, even feeling afraid that Orlando would get upset by her clinginess.
Both of them kept quiet during the meal. When they were at home, Orlando would eat quietly most of the time, so it had beca habit for him.
Just as Cassandra was thinking about the reason for Orlando to take her out for dinner tonight, Orlando said hoarsely, "Why the silence Cassandra raised her head and met Orlando's blue eyes. She replied softly, "I thought you like to stay quiet when eating?" "Who told you that?" asked Orlando.
"That's how we eat at home," Cassandra explained.
Orlando smiled as he suddenly leaned forward and approached Cassandra, whispering, "Cassandra, you care that much about me?" Cassandra twitched her eyes and quickly looked away. She said. "Orlando, we're a couple and have been together for a year. Is it that difficult to know you?" In fact, she wanted to ask whether he had ever paid attention to her.
Yet, she knew the answer would be disappointing, so she decided not to ask.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtOrlando didn't answer the question and replied faintly instead, "You're easily distracted. Cassandra, did something happen recently?" Cassandra was stunned and didn't expect him to notice her unusual behavior.
She said, "Nothing. Perhaps there might be a lot going on." Orlando didn't seem to believe it. He fixed his gaze on Cassandra with a frown and asked, "Has your relationship with the Jackson family always been like that?", Cassandra wondered if Orlando was talking about her distantness with the Jackson family.
10:07 Sat, 4 May Chapter 731 Cassandra pursed her lips and didn't avoid Orlando's gaze or question as she answered, "You talking about our distantness?" She smiled casually. "Probably, After all, niy grandfather is the only one closest to me.
Although Cassandra didn't grow up with the Jackson family, Damian treated her very well. He often visited Cassandra at Violet's house and brought various new stuff every time.
Cassandra smiled when recalling the good old days, Orlando looked at her with indescribable emotions.
They shared the sbed for a year, but only at this moment that he realized he had never really understood Cassandra.
He had no idea what kind of person Cassandra was, After dinner, they returned to Dustmeadow Mansion. Orlando went to the study to settle his work while Cassandra returned to the bedroom.
Cassandra wanted to give Peter a birthday gift.
Peter liked to collect paintings, so Cassandra wanted to gift him one.
After looking for a gift, she checked her phone again and found that Michael hadn't contacted her yet.
Cassandra called Michael again before Orlando could return to the bedroom.
The call was cut off soon with a message sent as a reply instead, [Yes, Cassie? I can't answer your call right now.] Cassandra asked. [Why couldn't I get in touch with you the whole day? Everything okay?] [Everything's okay. Don't worry about me,] replied Michael.
Cassandra wanted to ask more, but after noticing Orlando entering the room, she stopped texting Michael.
Perhaps due to the dinner tonight, their relationship seemed to have eased slightly.
In the next few days, they went to the Quinn manor almost every day to help with the birthday banquet preparation. Their devotion and effort made Peter feel very grateful.
"It'll be better in a few months, he muttered to himself.
Everyone was stunned by Peter's words. Gabriela asked, "Dad, what do you mean by that?" Cassandra froze.
Peter simply replied, Tll be in a better mood after my birthday." "Peter, Jook at you. Are you not happy now?" Gabriela asked.
"I am. I'm glad to see you all well," said Peter.
Noticing the strong implication in the words, Frederick and Gabriela subconsciously look at Cassandra and Orlando, Just then, Peter suddenly asked, 'Orlando, Cassie, have you decided about your divorce?" The mentioned two looked at each other and fell into silence.
Peter added, "If you decide not to divorce, I'm going to make it public in my birthday banquet that Cassie is our family member.
Sat, 4 May Chapter 78 Cassandra pursed her lips and replied. “Grandpa Peter, I don't want to disclose my identity." She thought the title of Orlando's ex-wife would be stuck with her forever if Orlando wanted a divorce.
She didn't want that.
She didn't want to let more people know about her and was even more reluctant to take advantage of the marriage.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHowever, Cassandra's refusal was interpreted differently in Orlando's mind. Orlando asked with a frown, "Why? Why don't you want to make it public?"
Cassandra asked, “Orlando, there's no benefit for us to make our marriage public if you want to divorce me. Even if we don't get divorced for Ex the tbeing, there's no point in making it public, right? You don't loveat all, and publicity is not good for you. Isn't it good to stay like this?" WWW.
Orlando sneered.
He asked, "Cassandra, you think it's for my good, or are you planning a way out for yourself at any time?" He rolled his Adam's apple and pursed his lips into a straight line. His handsoutline displayed his deep and undisguised displeasure.
Before Cassandra could say anything. Orlando gave her a deep stare and went upstairs.
The atmosphere becquiet.
Cassandra pursed her lips and kept silent. Gabriela quickly lightened the mood and said, "Cassie, cwith me. Let's check if Grandpa's birthday cake I prepared is suitable." Cassandra smiled faintly and left with Gabriela, holding their hands.
Due to the argument, not only had Orlando turned upset, but he also unilaterally chose to give Cassandra the silent treatment.
Their tense relationship lasted until the birthday banquet.
The banquet was held in the independent banquet hall of the Quinn Manor. The Quinn family had a high status in: Broburgh, and with Peter's well-known reputation in the business world, various prominent figures attended the banquet.
The Quinn manor was filled with joy.
Every decoration displayed the nobleness of the host family. Peter's favorite classical music was played on the stage, which was all performed by the top musicians in the industry as a congratulatory.
The birthday banquet today was for everyone to feast and chat, making Peter happy. The banquet lasted from morning to evening, and there En was even a ball for the young people later at night. Before the ball, close family members would send gifts to Peter. SEND GIFT