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

"What? Are you serious?"

happy smile on Alice's face vanished into

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

"Oh, sweetie, I'm so sorry.But are you sure? Have you heard Charles's side of the story? Maybe

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

me in unspeakable ways but also

not want it

be hasty, Scarlett.You and Charles need to talk this

sighed after hesitating

office,

was out in

now, but he sent me

wait here.You may carry on with

waved her hand and sent Charles's assistant

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

you, Mom.No matter what happens between me and Charles, you'll always be

soon as I finished my words, Charles walked out of the meeting

at us, pulled a long face, and walked straight

rushed over to him,

it true, Charles? Is Rita pregnant with

I closed the door behind

not the father of

Charles Backfired.

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

dark circles under his

He looked exhausted.

sure? You've been seeing that woman even after Scarlett

me and Rita.I'm only trying

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

to prove that Rita's

out his cigarette case from his

put the cigarette back in the case, and shoved the case back

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

me, then I need to produce some sort of

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

chance to

some weight in

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

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

expect me to believe that? Come on, Charles.Be a