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.

the affectionate man she thought he

"What? Are you serious?"

on Alice's

lodged itself in my throat and replied in a broken voice, "Yes, Mom.I found

sure? Have you heard Charles's side of the

want a divorce.This time, I won't

in unspeakable

did not

Scarlett.You and Charles need

hesitating for

reached Charles's office, and the doors whirred

out in

a meeting right now, but he sent me to usher you into his office

here.You may carry on with

and sent Charles's

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 to treat his wife like this 5 Alice's words made me feel a bit better, so I reached out and gave her

matter what happens between me and

my words, Charles

long face, and walked straight into his

rushed over to him, and I followed

it true, Charles? Is

asked immediately after I closed

the father of

Charles Backfired.

sofa and crossed his legs.He closed his eyes and kneaded

were obvious dark

He looked exhausted.

sure? You've been seeing that woman even after

me and Rita.I'm only trying

you express your desire to marry Rita and divorce Scarlett? And now that Rita's pregnant, you won't take responsibility? Is that how I raised you?" Alice

willing to do anything to prove that Rita's child isn't mine.I've never

fished out his cigarette case from his

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

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

you believe me, then I need to produce some

could tell he was desperately trying to keep

chance to stare

weight in the days that we

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

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, it won't change

believe that? Come on,