Your Love Is But a Dream

Chapter 105

Shirley didn’t say anything more and suddenly burst into tears.

The soft sobs crackled through the phone, reaching Carlisle’s ears and filling him with a deep sense of heartache. The thought that his beloved woman was suffering while he was away stirred a wave of anger in him.

He spoke in a comforting tone, “Shirley, don’t cry. Whatever happens, I’ll handle it for you. You don’t have to worry.

“You and Ivy can stay at the Zachman residence with peace of mind. As long as I’m here, no one will be able to force you out.”

Shirley hesitated before replying, “But I don’t want to make things more complicated for you. You’re already at odds with Mrs. Zachman Senior because of me, and now, your wife is angry and even threatening divorce.

“If I stay at the Zachman residence any longer, people will just call me a shameless vixen.

doesn’t matter what they say about me, but Ivy is still young. If they start spreading rumors about her, it’ll ruin her reputation. And if you’re still fighting with your wife because of me, I’ll

and Ivy suffer. Don’t worry. I’ll come back as soon as I can and support

with a glimmer of joy, though she pretended to hesitate. “Won’t that interfere

Shirley’s voice was soft and emotional. “To have known you in this

Carlisle replied, his tone laden with regret. “I let you down back then. We could’ve been together long ago. I

words for a moment before the call

and tears from her face, her expression turning cold and calculating. “It’s settled. Carlisle said he’ll be back soon. You’d

was marked with impatience and resistance, but when she thought of the Zachman

she remembered Wren’s recent behavior toward her. “Mom, do you think Wren might’ve sent someone to tell that old hag, trying to stop us from getting engaged?”

immediately darkened. “If that’s the case, does that mean everything Wren did for you before

good Wren was to me. If it weren’t for that bitch Clara, he wouldn’t have