Bye, My Irresistible Love

Charles’ POV: 

I was no longer worried when Scarlett and I finally talked over the call. However, my worry turned into dismay.

When would she finally be able to let go of our misunderstandings and accept me?

In the evening, Spencer invited me out for a drink, to which I agreed. I stared at the tequila shot in front of me. Without much thought, I picked it up and drank it up.I could not wait to numb the pain in my heart with alcohol. For once, I did not want to think about Scarlett. Well, the joke was on me as she was on my mind the entire night.

“What happened? You look troubled,” Spencer asked with a frown. I merely glanced at him. I did not feel like talking, so I just drank in silence.

“What? Is it because you haven’t seen her for a long time?” Spencer guessed with a smug look on his face.

“We see each other a lot,” I corrected before he could make another wild guess. 

Spencer looked at me in confusion. “If that’s the case, why do you look glum? Cheer up, man.”

David also looked at me with bewilderment.

I sighed exasperatedly and explained, “Scarlett’s apartment is not safe. That day, someone broke into her apartment with a knife.”

The cheeky smile on Spencer’s face faltered. 

“Could it be that it was the same person who had almost hit her with a car?” he worriedly asked.

“I don’t know yet, but the investigation is underway. Right now, there’s nothing I can do but wait for the result.” I kneaded my temples and leaned against the sofa wearily.

David patted me on the shoulder for reassurance. “Let’s wait until the result of the investigation comes out. But seriously, can you rest assured while Scarlett is abroad on her own?”

I glanced at him and heaved a sigh. “Of course, not! I’m worried about her. But, she has her own plan, and I trust that she would take care of herself. Besides, I can’t take her back by force, can I?”

At that moment, Spencer looked at me with narrowed eyes and eyed me with

suspicion. “Tell me the truth. Are you unhappy because Scarlett was attacked, or is it because of something else?”

I sighed yet again. His question made me even more irritable. Sometimes, true friends would seem as though they could read your mind. They could see through each other at a glance.

not to waste my time

as soon as I finished speaking. It seemed as though they found my

so sad and pitiful. Sorry, it’s just that it’s unusual to see you like this. It’s funny.” David’s face turned red as he tried to

stared daggers at

to go before you finally win Scarlett over. Admit it, women

shot Spencer a furious glance and kicked him in the shin. “Are you

why I hope you win Scarlett’s heart as soon as possible.” Spencer and David raised their glasses

my glass and clinked it with theirs. All of a sudden, the door opened, and the person I wanted to see

here again?” Spencer asked while looking at

not answer and just

the door, Rita tried to stop

have a video call with Scarlett,” I replied coldly.

stunned, but she immediately got ahold

always treated Scarlett as a sister,” she reminded with a bitter smile, hoping that that would make me rethink

with a deep frown and corrected her,

your life, remember? Charles, I’m dying. I want to spend my remaining days happy and without regrets. Can you please stop being cold and distant

But… I did not.I dodged her,

for Scarlett again and again. I’ve forgiven you several times, but you keep on testing my

Scarlett won’t accept you because we were once together.” Rita put away the pitiful look on her face and smiled

reminded in an icy cold

got up from the floor and

my attention for many years. And now, I will do the same until she accepts me. If anyone dares to discredit me to her, I won’t let

my stand, I turned around and left.I arrived home not long after. I must admit, what Rita had said

forever as I waited for her to answer. Sadly, she did not. I was right. She did not want to talk to me. But just as I was about to put my phone down, the video call connected all of

was Nina, smiling from

two have

was out of the frame, I gazed at Scarlett and felt a deep sense of longing for her.

been these days?” I asked with concern, seeing her

fine,” she

Aren’t you eating on time?”

of your business,”

Rita today,” I said without beating around the bush. Scarlett was taken aback but immediately regained her composure.I