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.

company affairs going on, Jonas went to visit Emily after dealing with his work. Even though this

the Gu's mansion. It was obvious that both Melinda and Nelson

I couldn't help but notice 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

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

girl,' Nelson thought as his brows raised in

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

as if

acting, Jonas was left

her strong resistance to Jonas's touch, Melinda leaned against

have a good rest,"

have a physical examination for her. Not

always felt ill when she had her

He felt helpless

so much discomfort she was

normal. During that time, Jonas had barely left her side. When Nelson found out about this, he felt a

hospital, Emily stared at the phone, full of sadness in her eyes. 'Jonas hasn't contacted me for three days now,'

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

called Jonas... But he didn't even think to call me when he knows that I'll get discharged today! Maybe he really doesn't care for me

purse tightly. There was a trace of

about me. I won't

felt a bit woozy. Her eyes stared blankly at the

had gone straight to the Gu's mansion. There was a

that I'm here," Emily told one of

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

"Emily,"

say anything else. Emily was embarrassed and stood still. Her hands were clenched into fists, causing wrinkles on

Gu are here,"

but did not tell them who it was. Jonas already had a hunch who it was, and these thoughts were confirmed when he caught sight of

to Emily's side. Melinda, on the other hand, just walked unhurriedly, an eyebrow

are you feeling? Do you feel

from illness. He seemed to be blaming her, but his words were out of

really... cares about me,' Emily

I miss

She lowered her head as if she was angry with him, but the words came

was then that Jonas realized he hadn't visited Emily for

You look so much better today. It seems