Farewell To My Endless Love novel Chapter 421

Raina's POV:

"I'll have to think about it. I'll call you back in a few days," I said, checked the time, and stood up in a hurry.

Susan's promise was tempting, but I didn't commit anything to her right away.

I knew better than anyone else that there was no free lunch in this world.

"Very well. I'm living a miserable life now, and I desperately need your help," Susan groaned and wiped her tears.

I ignored her crying while keeping my face expressionless.

"Here's my phone number. Call me when you make up your mind," Susan said seriously.

When I got home, I saw Dad sitting on the sofa with a long face.

"Are you just coming home? It's late. Where have you been?" he asked, his face darkening.

"I went to ask some of my friends to help us deal with the news about the wedding," I lied.

Looking at my father's serious face, I felt a little guilty.

Fortunately, he didn't ask further.

He took out a bunch of papers and handed them to me. Then, he said coldly, "Sign this."

"What's this?" I asked curiously.

"It's a movie contract."

"Why are you suddenly asking me to sign a movie contract?"

"I have raised you for so many years, Raina. Since you've lost your chance to marry Charles Moore, it's time for you to get out there and make your own money," he said flatly.

I felt like I'd just been struck by lightning. I explained hurriedly, "No, I haven't lost my chance to marry Charles. I can still make the wedding happen. I just..."

"Raina, I have given you more than enough time and countless opportunities, and you've exhausted every last ounce of my patience," Dad rudely interrupted me. Then, he added, "You should be thankful I'm still helping you get a job. Sign the contract."

Staring at my father's cold eyes, I gritted my teeth, picked up the pen, and signed the movie contract.

Charles's POV:

After breakfast, I drove James to the kindergarten.

On the way, I asked him, "James, would you like to accompany me somewhere? I will talk to your teacher later so that you'll be excused from your classes."

"Where are we going?" James asked, looking at me curiously.

"To see Mommy," I answered with a smile.

"Really?"

James's eyes lit up and an excited smile brightened up his face.

He agreed without hesitation and looked absolutely thrilled the entire trip.

When I pulled over at the tennis courts, James jumped out of the car.

I quickly stopped him.

"Why are you stopping me, Daddy? I want to see Mommy," James pouted.

"I have something to tell you first."

"What is it?"

James sat back in the seat, his eyes full of inquisitiveness.

"Daddy's hand is injured. I can't play tennis today. Can you act with me later and tell Mommy how badly I'm hurt so that she'll worry about me?" I asked in a low voice.

James thought for a while and then nodded.

"Sure. But I have one condition."

"What is it?"

I shook my head, amused by my little boy's words.

Since when did he learn to bargain with adults?

"From now on, you must take me with you whenever you go see Mommy," James replied firmly.

"Well, that condition should have conditions of my own. You can't come with me all the time. There are some occasions that I can't take you to."

"That's okay. Just take me when you can."

James put on a big smile, gave me a high five, and ran to the tennis courts in a flash.

Watching him race away, I couldn't help smiling.

James was as lively and witty as Scarlett when she was a child.

"Hello, Uncle Spencer and Uncle David," James greeted David and Spencer politely.

"Really, Charles? You're going to pursue your wife using your kid? You're really hell-bent on this, aren't you?" Spencer teased.

"Yes, because if I am not, I won't stand a chance," I backfired.

David patted me on the shoulder to comfort me.

"Where is Mommy, Daddy?" James looked around for Caroline.