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.

handing it to Shirley. "I know it's been hard

the check-a million dollars. Her fingers twitched slightly, but she forced

when she had first moved into the Zachman residence, Carlisle had given her a credit card and instructed his secretary to deposit

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

these years, she had been waiting for Carlisle to give her his supplementary card.

fists. She swallowed her resentment and looked up at Carlisle. "Carlisle, you know that's not what I meant.

pushed the check back toward him. A mere

I've been too busy lately and haven't given you and Ivy enough attention. Take Ivy out for a bit and just let

fet

Ivy and I 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 it weren't for you, I really don't

was reminded of how difficult things had been for her over the

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

Katrina..." Shirley bit her lip and cautiously glanced at Carlisle, testing