Your Love Is But a Dream

Katrina tossed her bag aide and strutted into the room, her beds clicking with each step she walked up to the vanity, undoing her jewelry as she glanced at the two of them, her voice dripping with sarcasm "It seems I've cat a bad time. I've interrupted your little moment, huh? Or maybe you don't even wanthere, eager to make space for your little princess to take r "Then, why won't you sign the divorce papers? Are you still holding on to me, or do you want her to be your lifelong mistress who hides in the shadows?" Katrina glanced at Shitley, her expression one of mockery, it was he a slap that stung hard, humiliating Shirley and leaving her deeply uncomfortable. Especially the last two sentences. They hit a raw nerve Shirley couldn't ignore.

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If it hadn't been for chat old man from the Zachman family standing in her way, she would have long been the legitimate Mrs. Zachman. There wouldn't even be a Katrina. How date the hundte be like this now! Carlisle, enraged and embarrassed by the insult, snapped, "What nonsense are you spewing in front of Shirley? How many times have I explained it to you? and Shirley are over. We're clean. She was just bringingssoup because I hadn't eaten I was concerned when I saw her hand was burned! Can't you stop being so dirty-minded? "And Shirley only ctobecause she wanted to help you and to speak up for you. Yet, you're standing her like this. Now, apologize to her, or I won't forgive you." atrina repeated, exasperated by Carlisle's ridiculousness. She walked over to him, casting him and Shirley a mocking "What makes you thank you can say that to me? She has no right. If I hadn't cback, I bet you two would've gotten into bed already," Katrina said.

suppressing her dissatisdaction and hatred, Shirley uttered early, "Katrina, you really have gotten the wrong idea ripped just now. Carlisle and didn't do anything." Shirley stepped forward and held Katrina's hand Leaning close to the latter's ear, she whispered provocatively, "So what if you saw it? "Carlisle will still make you apologize. You never be better than me, even if you're his wife." Katrina shaved Shirley aside and slapped her hard on the face without hesitation Claring at Shidday with hatred, she pointed at the door and ordered, "Get lost." Shirley was stunned and stared at Katrina as if she were crazy. She had never imagined Katrina would slap her in front of Carlisle.

"You've cussed the line, Katrina!" Carlisle glowered at Katrina and grabbed her wrist to pull her away. Suddenly, Katrina gave him a hand slap across the face and pulled her handout of his "Don't touch me! You disgust"With a look of disgust, katrina jook a step backward and took two pieces of tissue to wipe her hand that Carlisle touched.

At first, Carlisle was still in disbelief. When he saw Katrina's actions, a wave of humiliation and anger washed over him.

He hated and glared at Katrina "Have you lost your mind!" Shirley had forgotten about the burning pain in her cheek. She looked at Katrina in shock as a thought ochood in her mind-Katrina had gone mad.

"What's the trying to do? She even hit Carlisle, too? | Does she not want to live in the Zachman residence anymore?" Shirley thought.

u pent-up anger.

Katrina stared at the handprint marks on the duo's faces, which would take days to go away. Earlier, she had used all her strength to deliver those slaps, venting most of her pr "Even if I've lost my mind, it's all because of you two. I had considered too much in the past and have put up with you two repeatedly.

"And now, 1 don't want to bear with it anymore. We're going to get a divorce row." Carlisle's furious expression turned into thock when he heard the word "divorce". Suddenly, anger washed over him again.

Without hesitation, he uttered through primed teeth, "Don't you dare think of getting a divorce! You can only be a part of the Zachmans in this lifetime." Shirley immediately looked at Carlisle. She almost questioned him about what gave Katrina the right to be a part of the Zachmans.

However, Shirley thought better of it and swallowed the words. She had a feeling it was not the right tto ask that question, for it could be used against her.

Then again, she was afraid Carlisle would continue rallong about it. She hurried forward to caress the part of his face that was slapped.

"Does it hurt?" Shirley asked worriedly, her eyes red with tears Then, Shley turned around and glared at Katrina. “If you're unhappy, just lash out at me. Carlisle's a man. How could you simply hit him? With that. Shirley held her swollen cheek to show it to Carlisle, hoping the later could seek revenge for her like he always did for the past four years whenever she was wronged Spin to Claim Your Surprise Reward! Play Howevet, Shirley's hopes were met with disappointment. All Carlisle could think of at that moment was Katrina's words about divorce.

Carlisle was truh furious. He thought being away for a few days would help Katrina to calm down and think things through. It never crossed his mind that she would bring up a divorc explicable anger and panic crept into Carlisle's heart. He did not have the tto process his feelings-all he could think of was how to make Katrina take back her words Shalin, please leave us. She and I need to talk," said Carlisle curtly, pushing Shirley away. I he first the had spoken to her in a demanding manner since she moved into the Zachman residence shirley panicked, and a chill random her spine. She could not help but wonder how things got to this point gs were supposed to go smoothly if they had gone according to her plan. However, not only were things delayed, but even Carlisle had changed cunpredimable and somewhat uncontrollable That realization made Shirley incredibly anos. She could not imagine what would happen if things got worse. Would there still be a place for her in the Zachmans? An idea muddenly cto Shirley. She turned around and got to her knees before Katrina move no one expected Katrina merely eyed her with interence and mockery.

Stunned. Carlisle frowned and rushed forward to help Shirley up.

That are you dong, Shirley? Getop," he said.

However, Shirley refused Teary-eyed, she looked at Katrina. “I know you always disliked myo m relationship with Carlisle, but Ivy and Wren are going to get married. "Certise and I will never be together. So, don't worry. I won't take over your position. * you really hate me, you can do anything you want to me. Just please don't threaten Carlisle with divorce. He'll be sad "Are you done acting"" Katrina's volce was laced with dis past, and she rubbed her temples tiredly.

Puinting at the door, Katrina asked, "Will you get lost? I don't have the tto listen to nonsense."

Katrina could not be bothered to be involved in the couple's disgusting affairs anymore. So longer wanted Carlisle, let alone care about which woman he was going to have affairs with "Don't cross the line, Katrina You made Shirley kneel before you. What else do you want now?" Carlisle berated, pointing at Katrina Katrina never would've chosen to enter the room if not for the issues regarding Hayworth Corporation. The mere sight of Shirley in Carlisle's arms made her feel as if her patience were "Can you get her out first? Surely you don't want the housekeepers to find our you two are making out in my bedroom tonight, right?" Katrina asked arlisle was someone who cared about his reputation. Even though everyone knew about his relationship with Shirley, they never showed their affection in public.

Sure enough, Carlisle's expression turned grim. He immediately turned to Shirlay and said gketly. Tell the housekeeper to get a doctor to examine your face. I'll take care of the rest. You don't need to worry