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.

I calm down?" he growled. "Today's the day of his engagement to try! All the guests are here, and he has the

cornersation where she wanted it. "Don't be too hard on him, Carlisle. He's just a kid. What if someone's

pretending to hesitate, before adding, "Katrina has never liked ivy. Maybe she's

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together. Now that Wien and Ivy

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. This

"This is 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

to me. I just

she's had an

in Shirley's eyes as she leaned into Carlisle's chest, her voice sweet and coy.

demeanor. Wrapping an arm around her, he pulled her closer, their proximity turning

to face them. But if Wren doesn't show, how are