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.

open a drawer and took out a checkbook. He wrote out a check and tore it off before handing it to Shirley. "I know it's been hard on you. Go out and buy yourself

check-a million dollars. Her fingers twitched slightly, but she forced herself to look away and didn't

Carlisle had given her a credit card and instructed his secretary to deposit a monthly allowance into her account for her

to the Zachman family's vast fortune, it was

had been waiting for Carlisle

and looked up at Carlisle. "Carlisle, you know

check back toward him. A mere million dollars wasn't nearly enough for

meant." Carlisle didn't even hesitate before shoving the check into her hands. "Just take it. I've been too busy lately and haven't given you and Ivy enough attention. Take Ivy out for a bit and just

fet

clutched the check tightly, her eyes welling up with tears as she

of how difficult things had been for her over the years, and his heart

it to her. "Wipe your tears. I know things haven't been easy for you and Ivy.

and cautiously glanced at