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.

she could not get the information she wanted,

and Charles? Are you two

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

be bygones.I don't want to hold onto what happened last

stunned.I did not expect the course our conversation

some extent, Charles had helped me solve the

I did not need to wine and dine with the business partners anymore to get a sponsorship.I smiled at Linda.I

the meeting room, I went

of my colleagues told me that an old lady was waiting for me in the reception

to see her granddaughter-in-law.I

colleague before rushing to the reception room with my phone in

there, Christine's hearty laughter filled my

of the station's staff who

office was hospitable, and Christine was a ray of sunshine

closed the door of the reception room, and sat

are you doing here,

and gently patted me on

you're Charles's wife.I don't want to

out in a way that would hurt

but I can take care of myself.Besides,

granddaughter-in- law.And even if you and Charles get divorced,

Christine replied with conviction.

and helpless

no longer be your granddaughter-in-law soon, but I will always be your

suppose we'll always be family.A marriage certificate can't

flashed me a perfunctory

hands in mine and

divorce will be good for me and for Charles, but no matter what happens between

"All right, my dear."

back at me and squeezed my

familial affection for Charles? I remember when you told him you

of Charles's boyish, angry look, Christine

members of the Moore family and the people

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

affect your marriage and relationships

a few seconds and then said softly, "We want

to marry into

always got angry every time

put down her teacup and put on a serious

a big shot in the business world

she was serious, she exuded

sure Charles will try his best to do right 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 everyone that I am your granddaughter-in-law from now on.I don't want the embarrassment when Charles and I finally finish

eyes, hoping she would grant

but surely, her eyes softened, and a sympathetic smile curled

over and gave

dear.I'll take back what I

always been a decisive

soon as she finished her words, she rose from her seat and walked toward the door,

Grandma.Just stop telling them about me being your granddaughter- in-law.By the way, there's a great coffee shop nearby.How about we go there? I have no work to do this afternoon.I can have coffee with you and go shopping with

out of the reception room, everyone turned to look at us with curiosity in

not my granddaughter-in-law.Stop staring at her.You're making her

out without