Bye, My Irresistible Love

Scarlett's POV: 

I headed over to Charles's office after work, but the receptionist would not let me in and told me that I needed to schedule an appointment to meet with Charles.I stood my ground and insisted on waiting.

I might not have acquaintances or friends in Charles's company that I could sweet talk into letting me see Charles, but I refused to let that stop me.

Charles might avoid me, but I would not stop following him like a shadow if that was what it took to get him to agree to the divorce.

"Please have a seat, ma'am.I'll get you a cup of coffee," the receptionist said kindly.

I had been coming here for a few days, so I was no longer a stranger to them.

The hall was bustling with people, and I felt a little embarrassed to stand there in their midst, so I took a seat in the waiting area, hoping that Charles would suddenly show up.

"Scarlett? Is that you, my dear?"

I turned around and was surprised at the sight of Alice.

"Mom? What are you doing here?"

I quickly got up and walked over to her.

"Oh, I came to bring Charles some food."

She raised the lunch box she was holding at me and flashed me a happy smile.

Then, she held my arm and asked, "Why are you sitting here by yourself? If you're here for Charles, you can go to him directly."

I mustered an awkward smile, unsure of how to respond.

Alice rubbed my arm and said, "Oh, dear.You've always been a shy one, haven't you? Come.I'll take you to Charles.He'd be very happy to see you."

I instantly imagined the dissatisfied look on Charles's face.

He would be many things when he saw me, but happy was not one of them.

I followed Alice into the private elevator to Charles's office.

"Did you know that Charles set the password of this elevator to the date of your wedding anniversary? Isn't that sweet?" she said and flashed me an adorable squinty smile.

Then, she added, "Charles values his family and friends a lot.He's been like that since he was a little boy.He's just not used to expressing his feelings openly, but he cares a lot about those he loves, especially you, dear.In fact, all his passwords are related to you."

"Rita's pregnant with Charles's baby, Mom," I said abruptly.

I could not take Alice's praises of Charles anymore.

affectionate man she thought

"What? Are you serious?"

smile on Alice's face

throat and replied in a broken voice, "Yes, Mom.I found out

hugged me and started comforting me, "Oh, sweetie, I'm so sorry.But are you sure? Have you heard Charles's side of the story? Maybe he can explain all

want a divorce.This time, I won't let anything stop me," I told her in between small

unspeakable ways

not

Scarlett.You and Charles need

after hesitating for

elevator reached Charles's office, and

in

but he sent me to usher you into

thanks.We'll wait here.You may carry on with your

and sent Charles's assistant

decisions, you should open a dialogue with him first.I'm sure there's a

matter what happens between me and Charles, you'll always

finished my words,

long face, and walked straight

to him, and I

true, Charles? Is Rita pregnant

after I closed the

the father

Charles Backfired.

legs.He closed his eyes and kneaded

obvious dark circles under his

He looked exhausted.

sure? You've been seeing that woman

going on between me and Rita.I'm only trying

why did you express your desire to marry Rita and divorce Scarlett? And now that Rita's pregnant,

that Rita's child isn't mine.I've never touched

his cigarette case from his

was about to light up when he paused, put the cigarette back in the case, and shoved the case back into

a paternity test? I can't believe you.When did you turn into such a coward?" I

coward.Since neither of you believe me, then I need to produce some sort of

retorted in a tone that I could tell he was desperately

chance to stare at him

weight in the days

and muttered, "You got her pregnant.You don't get to walk away from the responsibility of

it's not my child, so it's not my responsibility.Even if you tell me over and over that I'm the father of Rita's baby,

believe that? Come