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.

not the affectionate

"What? Are you serious?"

smile on Alice's

lump that lodged itself in my throat and replied in a broken voice, "Yes,

so sorry.But are you sure? Have you heard Charles's side

time, I won't let anything stop me," I told her

only hurt me in unspeakable ways but

not want

Scarlett.You and Charles need to

after hesitating

office, and the doors whirred

in hall

now, but he sent me to usher you into his

here.You may carry on with

hand and sent Charles's

"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

what happens between me

words, Charles walked out of the

long face, and walked straight into

him, and I followed

Charles? Is Rita

after I closed

father

Charles Backfired.

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

were obvious dark circles

He looked exhausted.

You've been seeing that woman even

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

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

anything to prove that Rita's child

out his cigarette case from

cigarette back in

I can't believe you.When did you turn into such a

neither of you believe me, then

in a tone that I could tell he was desperately

to stare at him more

some weight in the days that we had not seen each

got her pregnant.You don't get to

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

to believe that? Come on, Charles.Be a