Your Love Is But a Dream

After stepping out of the Zachman residence, Katrina dialed the driver's number and asked him to pick her up. Since the driver had just left, it did not take long for him to return.

Seeing the suitcase in Katrina's hands, the driver hurriedly got out of the car and placed the suitcase into the trunk.

Katrina entered the car and looked out of the window, staring at the brightly lit villa disconnectedly.

"Let's go. Take me out of this hellhole," she said, looking away. Exhausted, she leaned against the seat and closed her eyes.

The driver did not dare to say much. He quickly uttered a brief response and drove off.

As the sound of the engine drew farther away, Martha went downstairs grimly.

Shirley was sitting anxiously on the living room couch when she saw Martha approaching.

Hurriedly getting to her feet, she began, "Mrs. Zachman Senior-"

at her and slapped her hard on the

She covered her face and stared at Martha, surprised

disdainful laugh and another slap from Martha. She stood frozen to the spot, her ears ringing

Shirley. She looked at the latter disgustingly, saying, "You

and know your place.

doesn't mean you can do all sorts of nonsense in this family. Who do you think you

just someone we're casually providing for. Do

place in our family after forcing Katrina away?

the commotion from upstairs and decided it was better not to turn a blind eye to it. She hurried down the stairs and found a swollen-faced Shirley

and asked softly,

looking

help her did not show up. It was the

anxious she felt. It was as if things