Ex husband's Plea for Forgiveness

It had been three days since Jonas finished his work. Melinda was shocked when she saw him—his eyes were dark and sunken, and his facial hair was unkempt. It was an understatement to say that he looked haggard.

Despite this, he still looked presentable in his tailored suit, and his eyes were still as sharp as ever.

It was the weekend, and Jonas stayed in the company for half a day before coming back to the Gu's mansion. William's people proved to be quite reliable. Meanwhile, Emily was much better now. As he took care of Emily every day, he reported the situation to Jonas in real time.

Nelson was playing chess with Melinda. Jonas was standing behind her, watching their game with a slight frown.

Melinda's fingers tapped against the table, her short elegant nails rasping against wood.

Just when she was about to raise her hand and move a chess piece, a voice came from behind her.

"Move it there," Jonas mumbled. For a moment, Melinda hesitated, wanting to follow Jonas's suggestion.

She was so focused on their game that she had almost forgotten that Jonas was standing behind her. At first, Nelson was the one who was winning, but when Melinda took Jonas's advice, the tables had been turned quickly. Nelson looked at Jonas with dissatisfaction, and leaned over the table with more concentration.

Finally, the game was all taken over by Jonas. He helped Melinda win against Nelson by a narrow lead.

"Well, how is it fair that I'm playing against two people? It should be against the rules to coach like that!" Nelson stated as he crossed his arms over his chest. There was, however, a smile on his face as he said this, as he was glad to see that Jonas and Melinda looked like they were getting along with each other.

When they put away the chessboard, Nelson excused himself. It was routine for him to take a nap in the afternoon. Before leaving, Jonas freshened up and changed into his casual clothes.

"Are you going out?" Melinda asked.

It was such a surprising question for her to ask since it had been such a long time since she had shown any form of care towards Jonas.

"I'm going to see Emily,"

he said matter-of-factly. Looking at his frank manner, she didn't know what to say. She pursed her lips and looked at Jonas without saying a word.

Inexplicably, under such eyesight, Jonas felt a bit uncomfortable from the guilt he suddenly felt.

Melinda saw this, and forced a slight smile. "Okay, I understand."

After saying that, Melinda turned around and walked away, feeling that she must have been out of her mind. As soon as she said that, she wished she could bite her tongue off.

They had been having such a pleasant time together that she had forgotten to distance herself from him. Melinda took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.

Jonas tried to shrug it off and went to see Emily. Whenever Emily saw him, her face instantly lit up. Knowing that he was worried for her made her feel very happy.

In truth, Emily had been actively keeping her distance from Jonas, as if they were just ordinary friends and nothing more. But he didn't notice that, and just did what he thought he should do.

following days, since there weren't a lot of company affairs going on, Jonas went to visit Emily after dealing with his work. Even though this was the case, Nelson was

the current atmosphere in the Gu's mansion.

that Mellie doesn't look well today. Maybe you should have a doctor come over and check up on her? Even if nothing serious turns up, you should still take good care of her. Don't

a hint with his eyes to Melinda. When Jonas looked at her, she quickly held the table beside her, acting

girl,' Nelson thought as his

I'm fine. Don't worry about me. I don't want to be in the way of whatever

as if she was bearing

their exaggerated acting, Jonas was left speechless. Finally, he walked over

to Jonas's touch, Melinda leaned against him, making her

to your bedroom and have a good rest,"

to have a physical examination for her. Not long after Melinda lay down in bed,

felt ill when she had her period. Her forehead was

He felt helpless that he was unable to share her

found herself getting annoyed at him. There was so much discomfort she was going through that she couldn't help but lose her

days before Melinda turned back to normal. During that time, Jonas had barely left her side. When Nelson found out about

Emily stared at the phone, full of sadness in her eyes. 'Jonas hasn't contacted me for three days now,' she thought. 'Am I just getting too sentimental? Should I not care that

pick her up. After she finished up some of the paperwork,

he knows that I'll get discharged today! Maybe he really doesn't

Emily gripped her purse tightly. There was a trace of bitterness in her eyes

forget about me.

to an end and yet she still felt a bit

There was a smile on her face as she stepped

I'm here," Emily

was there as well. When Emily saw him, a trace of fear flashed through her eyes. "Grandpa,"

"Emily,"

voice, but he didn't say anything else. Emily was embarrassed and stood still.

Jonas and Mrs. Gu

had a guest, but did not tell them who it was.

her, Jonas quickened his pace to come to Emily's side. Melinda, on the other

you feel better? You shouldn't be wandering

be blaming her, but his words were out of care, which made Emily

cares about me,' Emily

I

and finally said in a low voice. She lowered her head as if she was angry with him, but the words came out more like a

Jonas realized he

Mellie! You look so much better today. It