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."

I do, my dear!" Christine nodded with relief, still holding

Alice

she had heard what

are you really willing to do that?" It sounded like she

"Of course." 

as I said that, Alice rushed towards me and

best.Once my granddaughter is born, I'm going to

made them very happy, and it might've dispelled an oncoming

had no idea what might happen in

I could finally go to work.Not long after

for a long time, and I figured that it's necessary

matter, Nina?"

that poor girl we met at the bar last time? The

the name, I remembered the girl's tearful

to pay for her mother's medical fees, but was forced by

just now.She said that her mother was dying, and she's pleading to you

she asked, "Scarlett, do you

help? It all sounded so suspicious.After all, she had once been

the same time, I thought of how

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

desperation? If someone

reconsider.I decided to help Jasmine out.I

Rita.But this time, it's a matter of life and death, so I'm willing to make an exception.But know

it.I'm really sorry for bringing you this big trouble." Nina apologize to

fault, Nina." Though I had made up my mind

I decided to tell

this time of the day? Do you miss me?" Charles' mellow voice came from the other end

on something, Charles.Are you

you've asked me for help,