Chapter 110

Shirley had decisively left the other men behind and returned to Carlisle. Fortunately, her gamble had paid off—he still had feelings for her. Even better, she had taken great care of her appearance, and as she grew older, her beauty had developed a graceful charm. Otherwise, no matter how much affection Carlisle had for her, it would have been hard for him to feel anything but pity for a face worn down by time. Carlisle reveled in the warmth of her dependence and tenderness. He immediately instructed the household staff to return everything they had moved out to its original place. However, the staff hesitated when it came to Ivy's room. "Mr. Zachman, Mrs. Zachman Senior instructed that Ms. Jones is not to stay in Ms. Salford's room. Should we still move her belongings back?" Carlisle paused, recalling Martha's deep affection for Clara and her firm stance on the marriage between Ivy and Wren. Ultimately, he decided not to go against her wishes. "If that's what she wants, then