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."

as I do, my

Alice

what I

are you really willing to do that?" It sounded like she couldn't

"Of course." 

soon as I said that, Alice rushed towards

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

them very happy, and it might've dispelled an

no idea what might

to work.Not long after

and I figured that it's necessary for me to tell you about this matter." Her eyes lit

matter, Nina?" I was

remember that poor girl we met at the bar last time? The one goes by the name

remembered the girl's tearful

wanted to make money to pay for her mother's medical fees,

dying, and she's pleading to you for help.However, Janet

a moment of hesitation, she asked, "Scarlett, do you think you could

surprised.I had only met Jasmine once, so how come she knew that she should go to the TV station in order to ask me for 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

same time, I thought of how helpless and desperate

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

moment of desperation? If someone

that made me reconsider.I decided to help Jasmine

to get involved with anything even remotely 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,

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

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

I decided to tell Charles

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

on

you've asked me for help, I'm willing to free up my