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.

was not the affectionate man she

"What? Are you serious?"

Alice's face vanished into thin

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? Maybe he can explain all

won't let anything stop me," I told her in between small

me in unspeakable ways but

not

Scarlett.You and

hesitating for a

Charles's office, and

was out in hall waiting

right now, but he sent me to

thanks.We'll wait here.You may

her hand and sent Charles's

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 to treat his wife like this 5 Alice's words made me feel a bit

Mom.No matter what happens between me and

as I finished my words, Charles walked out of the

us, pulled a long face, and walked straight into

rushed over to him, and I

true, Charles? Is

asked immediately after I closed the

not the father of Rita's

Charles Backfired.

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

obvious dark circles under his

He looked exhausted.

that woman even after Scarlett came

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

now that Rita's pregnant, you won't take

to prove that Rita's child

cigarette case

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

you want a paternity test? I can't believe you.When did

of you believe me,

I could tell he was desperately trying to

the chance to stare at

like he had lost some weight in the

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

over and over that I'm the father of Rita's baby, it won't change the fact that I'm

to believe that? Come on, Charles.Be a