Bye, My Irresistible Love

Scarlett's POV: 

I got up early.

The door of the guest room was closed, so I guessed that Charles had not gotten up yet.

I took some bread and eggs out of the fridge and made breakfast for us.

After finishing my meal, I left Charles's on the table.

Charles's apartment was located in the heart of the business district, surrounded by skyscrapers and many establishments.

The location of his home was ideal.

The only disadvantage was the traffic jam.

I had to leave his place early if I wanted to make it to work on time.

As soon as I arrived at the office, I was as busy as a bee.I was thankful for all the work because it allowed me to forget about Charles.

At noon, Abner walked up to me and handed me a cup of coffee.

"I have good news, Scarlett.The company will choose two employees to send abroad to study.If you're interested, I can talk you up."

"Really? But how long will I be away if I'm picked?"

"A year."

Abner paused and then continued, "This is an amazing opportunity.You could learn many things that would help advance your career.I really hope you seize it."

I was a little hesitant.

A lot could change in a year.

"I'll think about it and give you an answer as soon as possible."

"I suppose Charles is the main reason for your hesitation."

Once again, Abner hit the nail on the head.

I averted my gaze and took a sip of my coffee.

"No, I'm just worried about my family."

"Onlookers see more clearly.I know you're indecisive because you can't let go of some things, but I sincerely hope that this time around, you'll put yourself first."

After that, Abner left.Abner was a very rational man.And he was right.

When it came to Charles, I still deceived myself.As soon as Abner left, Linda walked over to me.

She took my hand, pulled me into an empty meeting room, and shut the door.

"What happened to Charles and Rita's father last night?" she asked curiously.

I thought for a while and then told her that 1! did not know.

There was no need to explain that matter to outsiders.

It was simply one of the things that were better left unsaid.

disappointed that she could not get

about you and Charles? Are you two really

said that if he had known that you and Charles were a thing, he wouldn't have made a move on you.He wants

her hand and continued, "Well, let's just let bygones be bygones.I don't want to

stunned.I did not expect the course our

had helped me solve the

with the business partners anymore to get a sponsorship.I smiled at Linda.I understood her

meeting room, I

of my colleagues told me that an old lady was waiting

old lady said that she wanted to see her granddaughter-in-law.I immediately realized that it

rushing to the reception room with

arrived there, Christine's hearty laughter filled my

sitting there surrounded by many of the station's staff who were

and Christine was a ray of sunshine that drew

the crowd, closed the door of the reception room,

you doing here,

smiled and gently patted me on

tell everyone that you're Charles's wife.I don't want to see

for a bit.I did not want to blurt them out in a way that would hurt one of the most important women in

appreciate your concern, Grandma, but I can take care of myself.Besides, Charles and I are getting

Charles get divorced, I still won't

Christine replied with conviction.

and helpless

granddaughter-in-law soon, but I will always be your granddaughter,

suppose we'll always be family.A marriage

flashed me a perfunctory

took her hands in mine and

be good for me and for Charles, but no matter what happens between us, I will always be

"All right, my dear."

and squeezed my hands

only have familial affection for Charles? I remember when you told him you wanted him to be your brother.He pouted so

boyish, angry look, Christine and I burst

and the people closest to them knew

to focus on my career now, Grandma.I don't want to think about

your marriage and relationships if

softly, "We want to divorce not only because of personal reasons

to marry into the Moore family! Well, she can

got angry every

put down her teacup and put on

was also a big shot in the

was serious, she exuded an intimidating

by our family.We just have to let him make his own decisions, and one of them is us getting a divorce.Please don't tell

into Christine's eyes, hoping

her eyes softened, and a sympathetic smile curled her

leaned over and gave me

take back what I said to

had always been a

words, she rose from her seat and walked toward the door, but I stopped her before

there's a great coffee shop nearby.How about we go there? I have no work

to my suggestion.  As we made our way out of the reception room, everyone turned to look at us

granddaughter-in-law.Stop staring at her.You're making

out without