Bye, My Irresistible Love

Scarlett's POV: 

When I woke up, Charles was already gone, but he made breakfast for me and left it on the table.

He seemed to be distracted by something last night, which worried me a little.

Before I could get sucked into the Charles rabbit hole again, I knocked myself over the head.

I had more important things to think about than him.

Los Angeles was always buzzing with life, especially in the mornings.

Traffic was extra terrible today, and it actually took half an hour longer for me to reach the office.

"Scarlett, sweetie, how are you? Are you feeling better?"

As soon as I entered the office, Nina walked over and gave me a big hug.

She was wearing a red business suit today, and her hair was neatly rolled up behind her head.She looked bright and stunning.

"Yes, thank you.I just needed a ton of sleep," I replied and put down my bag in the lounge.

I went to get myself a cup of coffee.

Nina followed suit.

"My dad's home by the way.Would you like to have dinner this weekend at my house? We can talk about your divorce plans,"

Nina cut to the chase.Her father was a famous lawyer in Los Angeles.

Last time, I asked her to ask her father to help me sue for divorce.I did not expect that things would go so fast.

But I supposed I was thankful for the timing.

Charles intended to keep me hanging, and I certainly did not want to still be married to him when Rita's baby was born.

So I accepted Nina's invitation readily.

Charles did not want to go about things the peaceful way.He left me no choice.

"Wow.That was quick."

Nina was a little surprised.

"It's already long overdue.I want it to be over before I leave Los Angeles."

"Leave Los Angeles? Scarlett, are you sure you don't want to stay? I mean, you have a stable job here now, and things are going great for you," Nina asked.

I shook my head and handed her the cup of coffee I made for her.

"I have too many bad memories here.I don't think I can start over here.I need a change of scenery and soon."

Hearing my response, Nina did not say anything more.

We shook on our dinner date this weekend and then went our separate ways to work.

meet William for lunch.I was

looked a

was not

all right, William?

friend, and

a little difficulty sleeping, that's

and the dark circles under his eyes could almost pass

tea.It's very effective.I can

that.I hope it helps me sleep, too.Thank you so

the gloom on

"You're welcome,"

refocused on

before? Why did you return

"Why do you ask?"

was confused by the abruptness

if you had stayed in France, you would've found better career prospects"

did not want to tell him

of Rita and Charles?" William

so I can't make an evaluation of her.As

took a breath, "He's a

"But Rita told me once that you were her good friend.In fact, she mentions you a lot to

my cutlery on my

paths crossed, she always looked like she wanted to choke the

she telling the

anything for

person as well.As someone who has been suffering from cancer for so many years,

hear what I

had cancer, but she's been in full remission for some time now.She does have some kind of heart disease, though, but it's not severe enough

could not believe what

knew that Rita had cancer, and she had the medical records to prove that

has cancer," I

"How is that possible?"

William was stunned.

said, "You know what, forget it.I'll get back to you after I figure it

made a

the conversation about whatever was

was still

days, but I haven't gotten the chance to visit some tourist spots.Do you have time to wander around with me this afternoon?" William

have no work

I don't want to cheap out on you, Miss Riley" he teased with

could not help

first time, I found that William had

for fees.It'll be my honor

amazing when you smile, Scarlett.You should

seriously, "When you smile, you remind me

probing gaze, I cleared my throat and

you some other time,"

could not help rolling