Bye, My Irresistible Love

Scarlett's POV: 

In the morning, I opened my drowsy eyes and reached out my arms to embrace Charles.But then, I realized that he wasn't beside me.The cold touch of the bed sheet jolted me awake.I still remembered how sweet we were last night.I wondered if it was just a dream.

Still dazed, I went downstairs.There, I saw Christine and Alice sitting at the dining table and eating breakfast.

When they heard me go downstairs, they both turned to look at me.

"Good morning, Scarlett.Did you sleep well last night?" Christine asked, smiling at me.

"Sure did, Grandma," I answered listlessly.

"Come and have breakfast with us, dear! I specially made your favorite apple pie today.Charles had to go out early because something urgent needed to be dealt with in the company.But before he left, he made this heart-shaped fried egg, and told us that nobody is allowed to touch it, because it's for his beloved wife." Alice grinned as she said that.

I felt ashamed and annoyed by how foolish I had been.It caught me off-guard that I didn't know since when I had been so easily swayed by Charles' every move.This dawning realization made me panic.

It worried me that this current happiness was but a fleeting dream.

But, there was a voice in my heart that said I wanted to be with Charles and that I wanted to have the happiness I once dreamed of.

There was a variety of breakfast food on the table, fresh milk, fruits, pastries, and an apple pie that Christine carefully prepared.

They all smelled so good, and mouth-watering.Compared to these delicious foods, the heart-shaped fried egg that Charles made wasn't even worth a glance.

But even so, I still savored every bite of it.

While we were having breakfast, none of us mentioned the dispute yesterday about having a second child.But I knew that the issue wasn't over.

And sure enough, after breakfast, Christine brought me to her room.

She then held my hand and said earnestly, "My dear Scarlett, I'm getting old.The future of the Moore family depends on your shoulders and Charles' now.I don't really care about his opinion that much, but I want you to give us an answer.Can I expect a great-granddaughter anytime soon?"

The sight of her expectant eyes made me reluctant to say no.

"Of course, Grandma."

you'd share the same opinion as I do, my dear!" Christine nodded with relief, still

Alice also

had heard what

willing to do that?" It sounded like she couldn't believe

"Of course." 

rushed towards me and hugged

granddaughter is born, I'm going to

made to these two women made them very happy, and

idea what might happen

that I had comforted them, I could finally go to work.Not long after I sat down, Nina rushed into my

a moment? I've pondered about this for a long time, and I figured that it's necessary for me to tell you

matter, Nina?"

you remember that poor girl we met at

I remembered the girl's tearful pretty

for her mother's

came to see you just now.She said that her mother was dying, and she's pleading to you for help.However, Janet and Tracy drove her

"Scarlett, do you

help? It all sounded so suspicious.After all, she had once been in contact with Rita.It worried me that this girl was just a way for Rita to

I thought of

only those who had fallen into the deepest pits of desperation would

If someone had helped him back then, would his end

reconsider.I decided to help Jasmine out.I

related to Rita.But this time, it's a matter of life and death, so I'm willing to make an exception.But know this, I won't do it

have imposed this on you, Scarlett.I should've stayed out of it.I'm really sorry for bringing you this big trouble." Nina apologize to me and then she

Though I had made up my mind to help Jasmine, I still felt uneasy

to tell Charles

are you calling me at this time of the day? Do you miss me?" Charles' mellow voice came

need your help on something, Charles.Are you

asked me for help, I'm