Bye, My Irresistible Love

Charles’s POV:

I pulled off the quilt, feeling amused and annoyed at the same time. I said, “Are you really my mother? Why do you have to say something like that?”

“If you don’t want to hear something like that, then give me a great-grandchild with Scarlett as soon as possible. Stop wasting my time,” Grandma backfired.

I chanced a glance at Scarlett. As expected, her cheeks turned bright red at Grandma’s words. She immediately lowered her head and avoided eye contact with me.

“Grandma, I promise there will be a great-grandchild for you, but for now, I want to get some rest. You and Mom should go home,” I replied.

Hearing what I said, Grandma began to pretend to shed tears. “That sounds nice and all. But Scarlett’s belly is still flat. I don’t have much time left. There’s a good chance that I won’t be able to see my great-grandchild.” 

“Oh, don’t say that, Grandma. You’re still very strong and healthy. You’ll live a long life.” Hearing our conversation, Scarlett hurried to comfort Grandma, “The great grandchild that you want is already on the way, Grandma.” 

“I don’t want a great-grandchild from that Rita woman! I don’t and will never consider her family!” Grandma’s face darkened, and she turned around to leave.

She walked out of the ward quickly.

“Grandma!” Scarlett attempted to run after my grandmother, but my mother stopped her.

“Don’t worry about her, Scarlett. Stay here and take care of Charles, okay?” Then, my mother left.

The ward finally quieted down, and the headache that I got from all the commotion finally eased. I rubbed my temples and heaved a sigh. Women were really difficult to deal with, and the most difficult one of them all was standing at the door in a daze.

“Why are you still standing there?” I said crossly. Scarlett closed the door, turned around, and walked toward me reluctantly. She pursed her lips and knitted her brows. She looked a little aggrieved. I knew that she wanted to leave. She had been unhappy since Rita showed up. She was not only difficult to deal with but also a jealous girl.

“Have you ordered the food?” I asked, trying to get her to focus on me.

herself in the

when I thought about it, it did not matter if she looked like a confused, panicked little girl as long as I got to be with her for

was the manager of

not as cold and ruthless as she would like to project herself to be. She still remembered what I liked. I felt so happy that I wanted to smile, but I decided to suppress the urge. I did not want the love of my life to think that I was having the best time

Scarlett’s POV:

businesses. While I was busy reading

bathed the room in its warm, comforting glow, making everything feel welcoming despite the smell of disinfectant that hung

at the busy Charles, I slowly got lost in thought. If he and I were a normal couple, would our daily life be like this? Would we be in the same room doing completely different things and not talking but still feeling at ease? Would we have a lovely

suddenly called to

I instantly snapped

is ringing,” he answered,

my cheeks burned with shame.

he said and pointed

giggled nervously and answered

station’s director. She sounded a little anxious and

Charles and found that he was not paying attention to me. I told my boss’s wife in a low voice that I would call her back

tried to figure out his mood. It looked like he had been cheery since eating his hearty lunch. I poured him a glass

like an

still tapping away on

up at me and then went back to answering his emails

for a while. After hesitating for a long time, I plucked up the courage to ask him, “My boss says that if you’re willing to

have one—that you don’t go abroad.” Charles closed

it too difficult a condition for you? If it puts you in a dilemma, then just forget it,” he said

go abroad,” I pressed immediately for fear that he would