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?"

happy smile on Alice's face vanished

swallowed the lump that lodged itself in my throat and replied in a broken voice, "Yes, Mom.I found out a few

are you sure? Have you heard Charles's side of the story?

is it.I'm done.I want a divorce.This time, I won't let

only hurt me in unspeakable ways but also robbed me of my pride

did not want it

hasty, Scarlett.You and Charles need

hesitating for a

the elevator reached Charles's office, and the doors

out in hall waiting

but he sent me to usher you into his office

wait here.You may

and

me aside and said, "Calm yourself, dear.Things may not be as bad as you think.I know my son very well.Before you make some permanent decisions, you should open a dialogue with him first.I'm sure there's a reasonable explanation for all this.I didn't raise my son

me

my words, Charles walked out of

pulled a long face, and walked

to him, and

it true, Charles? Is Rita pregnant with

after I closed

the father of Rita's

Charles Backfired.

his legs.He closed his eyes and kneaded the bridge of his

dark circles

He looked exhausted.

You've been seeing that woman even after Scarlett came

on between me and Rita.I'm only trying to show her some

marry Rita and divorce Scarlett? And now that Rita's pregnant, you won't take responsibility? Is that how

prove that Rita's

fished out his cigarette

about to light up when he paused, put the cigarette back in the

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

being a coward.Since neither of you believe me,

in a tone that I could tell he was desperately trying to

chance to stare at him

weight in the days that we had not seen each

"You got her pregnant.You don't get to walk away from the

so it's not my responsibility.Even if you tell me over and over that I'm the father of Rita's baby, it won't change the fact that I'm not because I never climbed into

to believe