Farewell To My Endless Love novel Chapter 283

Scarlett's POV:

It was still morning, and yet I already felt out of energy because of Charles. Sadly, I did not have time to rest as I had a rehearsal at the TV station.

At ten o'clock in the evening, the Independence Day party, which the TV station was holding, finally commenced.

I was set to perform in the second half of the party. But for some reason, while I was waiting backstage for my turn, I was anxious and fidgety. All of a sudden, Janet walked over with a phone in her hand and said, "Scarlett, it's a call from Alice."

My stomach was in knots as I answered the call.

"Mom, what's wrong?" I asked with a sense of trepidation.

"Scarlett, why aren't you answering my call? Anyway, I'm so sorry. I failed to take good care of James..." Alice said dejectedly.

My heart raced when I heard that something had happened to my son.

Although I felt like my heart was going to jump out of my throat, I forced myself to remain calm. "Mom, take your time. Tell me, what happened to James?" "James has been burning with fever since the morning. We couldn't bring it down. We're in the hospital right now," Alice anxiously answered.

"I see. I'll book a flight right away."

"Okay. Travel safe, Scarlett."

I felt even more restless after hanging up the phone.

Just as I handed the phone back to Janet, a staff walked over and informed me, "Scarlett, it's your turn soon. Get ready."

"Coming." I asked Janet to book the air ticket for me. Then, I lifted the hem of my dress and followed the staff.

On the stage, the dim light gradually lit up. There I was, dangling about a dozen meters above the ground. As the intro of the music played, I was brought down from the top of the stage by wires that were strapped into my costume. My dress fluttered as I got down. I probably looked like an angel coming down from heaven. I started singing my lines a few moments later. My voice resounded across the hall and gave a heartfelt feeling to the audience.

However, I suddenly lost my balance and began to plummet to the stage.

The audience let out a collective gasp, and some exclaimed in horror.

"Oh my God!"

I was more than ten meters high. If I hit the ground, I would be either disabled or, worse, dead. My life flashed before my eyes. But before I hit the ground, I felt a sharp pain around my waist as a wire suddenly pulled me up.

I tried my best to regain my bearings. Once I got ahold of myself, I danced to the accompaniment of drums and continued my performance as if nothing had happened. The audience was in awe during my performance.

Once the song was over, they burst into applause.

I took a bow and flashed them a huge smile.

My legs were weak as I walked off the stage. I would have stumbled and fallen had Janet not caught me in time.

Tracy also rushed over to support me. "Scarlett, are you okay?"

"The wire just pressed on my ribs, but I'm fine," I reassured while rubbing my side.

The staff also came over. With a guilty expression, he asked what had happened and blamed himself repeatedly. "We inspected the wires again before the show started. I really don't know how it happened. Luckily, you didn't get hurt. We sincerely apologize for that."

I nodded in response. I was not in the mood to talk to them as I was worried about my son.

I turned to look at Tracy and asked, "Is Charles here?"

"He's outside waiting for you."

Not wanting to waste any second, I ran out of the TV station without even removing my makeup and changing my attire.

When I caught sight of Charles from afar, the uneasiness in my heart disappeared in an instant.

Charles was staring at me. His intense gaze made my ears turn hot and red. I walked up to him and covered his eyes with my hand. "Why were you looking at me like that?"

"Because I'm proud that my wife is gorgeous." Charles took my hand and pulled me into his arms. He gave me a long and lingering kiss. He licked and bit my lips without even caring about the passersby.

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw several figures nearby who had cameras in their hands. I immediately pushed Charles away. "Charles, there are reporters! Let's get in the car first!"

Charles kissed my earlobe and asked, "Why are you so afraid of them? They're just gonna report how affectionate we are in tomorrow's news. It's no big deal."

I hit him on the chest and stared daggers at him. With a chuckle, Charles carried me in his arms and went to the car.

We arrived at Garden Street not long after.

I was so exhausted that I went straight to the bathroom. I could not wait to take off my heavy costume and remove my makeup. But for some reason, Charles followed me closely.

I stopped in my tracks and asked him, "Are you gonna use the bathroom?"

"No. I want to help you take off your costume. It's heavy, and it looks like you need my help." Charles looked at me passionately. I felt hot all over as I knew what he was up to.