Your Love Is But a Dream (Clara and Wren) novel Chapter 245

Carlisle's expression softened upon hearing Shirley's words. He looked at her approvingly and reassured, "Shirley, you've always been the most understanding. Don't worry. Since I promised to take care of you and Ivy. I won't let either of you suffer."

"I understand, Carlisle. You don't have to explain so much. I trust you," Shirley said with an empathetic smile, though inside, she was desperate to steer the conversation away.

She was afraid if Carlisle kept talking, he might actually follow through with the idea of sending her and Ivy out of the Zachman residence just to win Katrina back.

Seeing that Carlisle was about to say something else, she quickly picked up the insulated food container and walked over to the attached rest area. With a bright smile, she said, "Carlisle, let's not talk about that right now.

"You barely ate anything this morning. You must be hungry. Why don't you eat something before getting back to work?"

After the commotion earlier with Katrina, Carlisle had no appetite at all.

But after seeing the expectant look in Shirley's eyes, he swallowed back his refusal. He walked over to the couch and sat down, rolling up his sleeves as he glanced at the food on the table. It was all his favorites.

"You're so thoughtful," he said as he looked up at Shirley, offering a small compliment.

Shirley was just about to respond when his next words made her smile freeze instantly.

"But next time, don't go through all this trouble. If I need food, my secretary can easily order something for me. There's no need for you to make a trip to the office. It wouldn't look good."

That last sentence shattered the expression on Shirley's face. Her smile faltered completely, and her face darkened. She clenched her teeth in frustration, forcing herself to stay composed and not show any reaction. But deep down, she felt both disappointment and fear toward Carlisle.

She had visited Zachman Group countless times before, and Carlisle had never said anything like this. But now, all of a sudden, he was telling her not to come to the office anymore, saying it would look bad? Why hadn't he said that before?

It had to be because of Katrina.

Was he afraid she would run into Katrina at the office? Or was he worried the rumors about their relationship would reach Katrina's ears?