Ex husband's Plea for Forgiveness

Jonas narrowed his eyes and looked at Melinda who was leaving for her room. Part of him felt that things had changed between them. There was no difference from how things were before, but his heart told him that something was going on. He couldn't figure out what was happening.

But he had a strong feeling that Melinda had become more cunning. He had to be careful with her. After casting a glance at Yulia, Jonas turned around, and left the hall. He had promised Emily that he would help her pick the right outfit.

Melinda had been resting well for the past few days. She felt a fresh burst of strength surge through her veins. She went back to her room, put on a coat, and went to the garden. Then she saw the nanny, who had packed her things, preparing to leave. Her eyes widened with shock.

"Are you really going to leave?"

Melinda thought that the nanny had talked about quitting only because she was angry. She didn't expect it to be true. After all, the Gu's mansion paid a hefty salary. No one would have the heart to leave a job that paid them well.

"Yeah. That crazy woman wouldn't let me work in peace. I cannot stand her accusations," the nanny said.

Melinda felt that the nanny was a righteous woman. It was reasonable for her to quit the job. Yulia was a vindictive woman who made others suffer.

"I understand, but not everyone's like her.

I can ask the butler to arrange a better job for you in the mansion. All you've gotten to do is just keep your distance from Yulia." Melinda tried persuading the nanny, but she was determined to leave.

"It's alright, she is a maniac. If I continue to work here, I'm sure she will find a way to turn my life into hell." Then the nanny turned to look at Melinda and held her hands. "Mrs. Gu, you're a good person. I can't imagine how you've been tolerating her all these years. I was also weak in the beginning, afraid of talking back. But then I realized that nothing is more important than self-respect. Sometimes we've gotten to place ourselves above others. If we don't stand up for ourselves, then who will?"

The nanny smiled. Melinda could understand her feelings. She had been incredibly naive and endured Yulia's torture without uttering a word about it to anyone.

It had taken all these years for Melinda to understand her worth. She didn't deserve any of this and finally got the courage to divorce Jonas.

"I'm sorry, everything is my fault. Yulia was mean to you only because you were taking care of me. One second." Melinda turned around and quickly went upstairs, without giving a chance for the nanny to respond. She went to her room and opened a small cabinet. Then she grabbed some money and went back to the garden.

Melinda smiled and gave the money to the nanny. "Thank you for taking care of me. Please accept this money. Consider it as your salary for looking after me." The nanny opened her mouth to say something but Melinda cut in, "Please don't refuse it. I can manage here but I know this money is important for you."

"Thank you." The nanny smiled gratefully. She put the money inside her pocket and left.

Melinda was right. She needed the money to make ends meet. Moreover, the nanny had slapped Yulia. God knew whether she would go to any extent to torture the nanny even if she stopped working for the Gu family.

"Aww, you two make the perfect master and servant duo. The love you two share is heart-warming."

Yulia snickered. Melinda was lost in thought and had failed to notice Yulia who was standing behind her.

latter was glaring at her, mad at Melinda for messing up with her. She

just because they can't do anything to you. It's nothing to be

lesson yet. She had forgotten

a coward, huh? You're being ridiculous, Melinda. You think too much of yourself, don't you? Don't forget that my brother hates you and you mean nothing to the Gu family. Stop blaming me for your plight." Yulia smirked. No one was around and she didn't have to

Yulia. I'm your

arched an eyebrow and crossed her arms

soon. You're a cunning bitch. You don't

she was disappointed to see

stretched on her lips.

why she was suddenly eager to divorce Jonas. Yulia wondered what had happened to her. Was she the

if she wanted to make sure that she was talking to

used to seeing her like this. Melinda's words were still ringing in her

about?" Yulia swallowed loudly

soon. I don't deserve a cheating scumbag like him. I pity your mother, Yulia. Thank God, I'm luckier. I wouldn't want to

anger. She had said those words only to provoke Yulia. She was satisfied to see the anger and

anger was evident and she couldn't hide it anymore. Melinda had hit her weak spot and a wave of

balance and fell to the ground. She yelped in pain as her head collided with the parterre. She tried to get up

laughter. It was priceless

are you all right? What happened?"

and pretended to pass out. The servant's voice had drawn the

in shame. Almost everyone had

special position in the Gu family, she was still Nelson's granddaughter. He had immediately arranged a car to take

sterilized the wounds and applied a thick coat of medicine. Yulia came up with a

dizzy and nauseated," she said, rubbing

and the doctor couldn't understand why Yulia was

mild concussion and the wound on your foot looks serious. I would suggest you to stay in the hospital for a few more days," the

was in the ward. Nelson, Gavin and a servant were taking good care of her. "Take care. I'm sure you'll recover soon," Nelson said as

"Grandpa."

by Nelson's kindness. She seldom received such care, so she cherished every moment of it. A lone tear escaped from her

"Good girl."