Your Love Is But a Dream

Chapter 299

After freshening up, Shirley carefully applied makeup to cover the dark circles under her eyes. She changed into a new outfit and went downstairs.

As she reached the bottom of the stairs, she coincidentally bumped into Carlisle, who was about to head out.

The thought of what had happened the previous night caused a flicker of resentment in her eyes, but she quickly adjusted her expression and walked over to him. "Carlisle, you're up early today. Have you had breakfast yet?"

Carlisle had already put on his shoes. He had promised to join Katrina for breakfast that morning, so he woke up an hour earlier to make sure he would be on time.

When he heard Shirley's voice, he turned around. Seeing her dressed so neatly, he was slightly surprised. "Do you have something to do today?"

Shirley froze for a moment, then forced a smile and explained, "I couldn't sleep, so I got up early."

her for a few moments but seemed not to

came forward to adjust his tie, sweetly saying, "It's still early. It looks like it's snowing outside. How about I have the housekeeper make some pumpkin soup to keep you

check the time on his watch. "No need. I've told the housekeeper I won't be dining at home today, and I won't be around for

trace of malice flashed in her eyes.

plans to see Katrina later, didn't notice the shift in Shirley's demeanor. He casually replied,

had come to the painful realization that Carlisle didn't value her as much as

said with self-blame, "Is it because I'm here that Katrina refuses to come back? I'm

took her seriously and agreed, she would have chance to change her

to meet Katrina, Carlisle seemed to be in a

overthink it. It has nothing to do with

said, "Remember what I told you last night. Katrina's been in a bad