Bye, My Irresistible Love

Caroline’s POV:

 I was drinking milk when I heard James’ words.

My face turned the deepest shade of red and a violent fit of coughing shook my frame as my milk went down the wrong way. The servant and Grandma burst into laughter.

Jerry and Jason stared at the adults in confusion, their minds unable to comprehend what was happening.

Charles took one look at me before turning his attention to the servant.

"Get Mrs.Moore a glass of water."

Whirling around immediately, the servant left to do his bidding "Mom, did I say something wrong?"

James asked innocently, his eyes wide with confusion"

"Silent," Charles thundered.

Instead of staying silent, James opened his mouth to say something.

Afraid that he would say something shocking once again, I quickly spooned some pudding and stuffed it into his mouth.

"Dad is right.If you keep talking, I won’t take you to the dessert tasting party."

James swallowed the pudding, pouted, and mumbled, "Mom, why are you supporting Dad?"

Reflexively, I glanced at Charles before turning my face away as a blush heated my cheeks.

The truth was, I was not supporting Charles.I was simply helping myself.I spent the rest of dinner feeling awkward and unable to look anyone in the eye.

James’ comment had been innocent, but it was not enough to lift the humiliation that was covering me like a blanket.I felt so humiliated that I didn’t want to stay in the house a moment longer.

Once the debacle that was dinner was over, I hurried the kids, wanting to leave as soon as possible.

"I can drive you home.I actually still need to go back to the company."

Charles went downstairs with the car keys and led the kids out.

The cool evening breeze cooled some of the heat in my cheeks.

Staring at the backs of Charles and the kids, a lump lodged in my throat.

scene

there was nothing but the wistfulness of my dreams to

sweet morning kiss from charles, nor the joyful laughter of the

was

suddenly ran back and grabbed my hand, pulling me

hands were little in mine, but

seemed to flow from his hand into mine

and waited for

over, he pulled my hand out of James’ and

full of warmth.I stared up into his deep eyes

how I wished we could stay

his face?" James asked

Flushing.

as my ears

in confusion, unsure

obsession with Charles had just

to escape from the two

short when I noticed a pink

it belonged to

smell of perfume wafted

was familiar, but I couldn’t immediately place where I first came into contact with this

coat, something

you

over to

moment of silence, he said hesitantly, "This is Samantha’s coat.I was drunk

want to know what happened between you and her after you got drunk!" I snapped, trying my best

a mocking smile

the presence of another woman’s underwear in his car? I had divorced him, hadn’t I? He had the right to sleep with

to make mistakes when under the influence of alcohol? All my rational reasoning

coat and underwear back as soon as you can.You

Why did I sound

get out of the car. Your father has something important he needs

car and started helping each child out of the

servants arrived as I was helping them

small nod, I indicated that they should take the kids back into the house

"Caroline, let me explain!"

photo of you and

pushed at Charles’