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 man she thought he

"What? Are you serious?"

on Alice's face

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

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

it.I'm done.I want a divorce.This time, I won't let anything stop me," I told her in between

hurt me in unspeakable ways but

did not want it

not be hasty, Scarlett.You and Charles need to talk

hesitating for a

Charles's office,

out in

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

wait here.You may carry on with

waved her hand and

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

you, Mom.No matter what happens between me

finished my words, Charles walked out of

a long

to him,

Is Rita pregnant with

after I closed the door

the father

Charles Backfired.

legs.He closed

dark circles under

He looked exhausted.

woman even after Scarlett came home from

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

why did 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

to prove that Rita's child isn't

cigarette case from his jacket

cigarette back in

you.When did you turn into such a coward?" I looked

a coward.Since neither of you believe me, then I need to produce some sort

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

to stare at him more

lost some weight in the days that we had not seen

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

that I'm the

to believe that?