Chapter 280

Shirley's tone shifted, and she gently held Carlisle's bandaged hand in her own, looking at him with concern. "But… Carlisle," she began, her voice trembling with emotion. "I care about you. You've done so much for this family, working so hard to keep Zachman Group running, yet Katrina still doesn't understand." She paused before continuing, "There is nothing between us. We've explained this to her countless times, yet she still refuses to trust you. Now, she's threatening divorce just to force me and Ivy to leave. "You've done everything to calm her down, but she hasn't once considered your feelings. Instead, she hurts you and refuses to come home!" She took a breath, trying to downplay the hurt she felt. "I'm a woman, too, Carlisle. I understand what she's doing. She's just trying to pressure you. She doesn't really want a divorce. "But if she's only targeting me, fine, I can handle that. After all, I'm just a guest in the Zachman family. She's the lady of the house. I get it