NovelOnlineChapter 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 resentsa little. Besides, what married couple doesn't argue? "Anyway, just stay out of this. And for now, don't cto 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 snerves. With just one act-filing for divorce-she had undone years of Shirley's efforts and even managed to sway Carlisle's heart.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShirley 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.
He pulled 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 something nice. If this isn't enough, just letknow." Shirley glanced at the check-a million dollars. Her fingers twitched slightly, but she forced herself to look away and didn't take it.
Back when she had first moved into the Zachman residence, Carlisle had given her a credit card and instructed his secretary to deposit a monthly allowance into her account for her and Ivy's expenses.
The amount was indeed substantial, but compared to the Zachman family's vast fortune, it was nothing.
All these years, she had been waiting for Carlisle to give her his supplementary card. But now...
Shirley clenched her fists. She swallowed her resentment and looked up at Carlisle. "Carlisle, you know that's not what I meant. Take the money back. I don't want it." With that, she pushed the check back toward him. A mere million dollars wasn't nearly enough for what she wanted.
"I know that's not what you 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 letknow if you need more." fet "Carlisle, 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 know what we would have done." Hearing this, he was reminded of how difficult things had been for her over the years, and his heart softened even more.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe sighed and pulled out a tissue, handing it to her. "Wipe your tears. I know things haven't been easy for you and Ivy. Don't worry. I won't abandon you two." "But Katrina..." Shirley bit her lip and cautiously glanced at Carlisle, testing the waters.
"I'll talk to her. If it really comes down to it, I'll arrange for a place for you.
Of a.place and Ivy to stay. You can move out for Em a while."
Shirley's expression stiffened. She hadn't expected her words to m backfire. Now, Carlisle was actually considering making her and Ivy move out of the Zachman residence. That was absolutely unacceptable. If they moved out, getting back in would be nearly impossible.
However, seeing Carlisle's expression, Shirley didn't dare
protest. She could only force a stiff m smile and nod. "Ivy and i will do. whatever you decide. As long as you and Katrina can reconcile, we'll be fine with anything."
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