Chapter 82

Chapter

82

Kattina had on desire to engage with Carlisle. The will to argue with him had long since drained away.

Whatever terlings she had for him had eroded over time, worn down by his endless favoritism toward Shirley and her daughter. And when Clara was gone, badbumed through the last remnants of her patience. Carlisle

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If they'd been more discreet, she might have tumed a blind eye and even considered salvaging their marriage. But now, with them flaunting their audacity, she was

"There's nothing to explain," Katrina said flatly, her tone devoidot emotion. "Teame to tell you that all the guests have arrived. It's time to go downstairs and get

expression unchanging, as though she was speaking in a

Her words w

read her

a trace of anger or jealousy in her eyes. Instead, he felt a growing sense of unease, a gnawing sensation that

Shirley and me. Why are you still angry?" Shirley's face tumed an ugly shade as she clenched her fists so tightly her nails dug into her palms. "I'm not

you giving me this attitude?

in, her voice soft and apologetic. "Katnia, it's my fault. Please don't be mad at Carlisle.

's engagement party.

been able to reach Wren, and the guests are all here. I didn't know how to handle it, so I came to Carlisle for help. I swear, it's not what you think " Shirley's tone was laced with reigned sincerity, but her eyes betrayed her, darting

accusation was so absurd

dipping from her voice. "Because anything she

sound firm but couldn't quite muster his earlier aggression. "This isn't the me for panes. Where is Wren? He won't even answer my calli, Call him right now, in front of me." Katrina didn't bother arguing. She lose her words would fall on deaf ears-shirley's insinuations always carried more

it

She said

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