Scarlett's POV:
After parting with William, I began to pack my things.
During the middle of the night, Tracy and I quietly went downstairs with the twins.
Upon our arrival downstairs, I found that William was already at the car, waiting by the door.
"Ha-ha, I knew you'd leave at midnight. At least let me give you a ride."
William took the kids from me, staring at me with sincere eyes. I fell silent for a moment, and I didn't object.
" Sorry that I'm troubling you again but thank you." I spoke in a polite and formal manner.
William's face appeared sullen. "Scarlett, you don't need to thank me."
I just smiled at him and said nothing.
As William carried the kids into the car, Tracy and I sat in the backseats.
"Can't we at least be friends in the future?" William asked with a bitter smile.
"Of course! I'll always be your friend."
I really meant what I said. William had saved James, and I'd never forget his kindness.
"Really? Don't hate me when I stick to you like glue, okay?" William remarked with a chuckle.
Having heard what he said, a memory popped up in my head.
"I'm cooking. Can you not hug me from behind just like that?"
"But why not? You're my wife, right? Am I not allowed to hug my wife?"
"Since when did you become so clingy, Charles?"
"Don't you like it?"
"You..."
Back when I was still with Charles, he would always stick by me. I often complained to him that he was too clingy. Even though I was complaining, I actually liked it.
All of the sweet words he said to me resonated in my mind. But sadly, things had changed between us.
Silence ensued in the car as I turned my gaze towards the window and tears fell from my eyes. ******
The second morning, I dressed up carefully and took a taxi to the Moore group.
In the morning, I settled the kids and dressed myself before heading to the Moore Group. On my way to meet Charles, I felt a little bored, so I stared outside the car window, watching the passing scenery. It was still early, so most of the shops along the street hadn't opened. I happened to notice a hair salon that was open, and an idea crossed my mind.
"Please stop the car."
After paying the cab driver, I got out of the car and walked to the door of the hair salon. A faint ray of sunshine fell on the board of the hair salon.
The signage of the hair salon read, "Say Goodbye". Despite how simple those words were, they struck my very soul.
For a long time, I just stood at the door of the hair salon until the owner of the establishment came out to greet me. "Madame, do you want a haircut?"
Coming to my senses, I flashed him a smile and said, "The name of your hair salon is beautiful." Upon entering the place, I saw the brightly lit salon's spacious interior. There were words written on the wall, and they read, "Say goodbye to the past and embrace the future.
Say goodbye."
It was time for me to say goodbye.
I sat on the chair, and the man put an apron on me. "What kind of style do you prefer, ma'am."
I combed my long hair that went down to my waist, and then I put my hand on my chin. "Cut it at chin level for me. I want a neat and simple hairstyle."
"Got it."
Slowly, the man cut my long hair with the scissors. I had kept it this way for many years, but it was now falling bit by bit. And with every strand of hair that fell, I felt as though the bad memories and all the pain disappeared with them.
"Madame, it's done," said the man.
I stared at the short-haired woman in the mirror, barely recognizing myself.
The heavy, painful memories that weighed me down seemed to have disappeared without a trace. Now, all I wanted was to embrace the new future that belonged to me, and me alone.
At nine in the morning, I arrived at the Moore Group right on time. Charles was already waiting for me at the door.
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