Your Love Is But a Dream

Chapter 80

Chapter 80

"Have you still not been able to reach Wien? The guests have antived." Shirley walked up, her voice tinged with urgency.

Carlisle had called countless times, but yet again, there was no answer. His expression darkened as he slammed his phone onto the table with a loud bang. "That ungrateful lad Is he trying to drive me to my grave?"

Upon seeing his frustration boil over, Shitley's face turned grim. She had waited for this day for years. There was no way she was going to let things fall apart now. shirley bit her lip and forced her expression into something softer. She plastered on a smile and swallowed her irritation, gently placing a hand on Carlisle's amn before guiding him to sit on the nearby sofa,

"Calm down, Carlisle. Don't let this ruin your health," she said in a soothing tone, handing him a glass of warm water.

Carlisle snatched the glass but slammed it onto the table instead of drinking from it.

growled. "Today's the day of his engagement to try! All the guests are here, and he has the nerve to vanish? He won't even pick up his phone! He

saw her chance and gently steered the cornersation where she wanted it. "Don't be too hard on him, Carlisle. He's just a kid. What if someone's

to hesitate, before adding, "Katrina has never liked

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Clara to be together. Now that Wien and Ivy are about to get engaged, it's no surprise she'd be

would be for the best. We wouldn't want Wren caught in the middle, which might keep your family's peace." Carlisle's anger flated even more Wren and Ivy's engagement is my decision, not hers! It she has a problem, she can take it up with me.

my fault for not raising Wren better. When he returns, I'll ensure he understands what he's done. Ivy doesn't deserve this, and I won't let her be humiliated." Aflicker of satisfaction crossed Shirley's face, but she quickly masked it with a look of humble gratitude. "Carlisle, you've always been s want you to feel stuck in the middle. As

good to me.

tone softening further. "Meanwhile, she's had an easy life here, espying all the

as she leaned into Carlisle's chest, her voice sweet and coy. "I don't mind, Carlisle. For

but react to her soft demeanor. Wrapping an arm around her, he pulled her closer, their proximity

we'll have to face them. But if Wren doesn't show, how are we going