Your Love Is But a Dream

Chapter 244

But this time, Carlisle didn't react the way Shirley had hoped. There was no sympathy, no agreement with her words, nor any criticism of Katrina.

Suppressing his impatience, Carlisle spoke in a calm tone, "I neglected her before. It's only natural she resents me a little. Besides, what married couple doesn't argue?

"Anyway, just stay out of this. And for now, don't come to the office to see me. If Katrina sees you, she'll just misunderstand again."

Every single one of his words hit Shirley's sore spots. Not only did her usual tactics fail completely today, but Carlisle was also distancing himself from her outright, even forbidding her from coming to his office.

Katrina really had some nerves. With just one act-filing for divorce-she had undone years of Shirley's efforts and even managed to sway Carlisle's heart.

Shirley couldn't control the dark expression that crept onto her face.

Carlisle noticed her pale complexion and realized his words might have been too harsh. Thinking back to the past, he softened a little.

a checkbook. He wrote out a check and tore it off before handing it to Shirley. "I know it's been hard on

dollars. Her fingers twitched slightly,

a credit card

amount was indeed substantial, but compared to the Zachman family's vast fortune,

waiting for Carlisle to give

you know that's not what I meant. Take the money back. I don't want

A mere

her hands. "Just take it. I've been too busy lately and haven't given you and Ivy

fet

have already troubled you so much these past years." Shirley clutched the check tightly, her eyes welling up with tears as she looked at Carlisle, her voice choked with emotion. "If

things had been for

tears. I know things haven't been easy for you and Ivy. Don't worry.

lip and cautiously glanced at Carlisle, testing the