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.

the following days, since there weren't a lot of company affairs going on, Jonas went to visit Emily after dealing with his

not to notice the current atmosphere in the Gu's mansion. It was obvious that both Melinda and Nelson were

check up on her? Even if nothing serious turns up, you should still take good care

hurry when he saw that Jonas was about to go out. He then gave a hint with his eyes to Melinda. When Jonas looked at her, she quickly held the table

as his brows raised in

be in the way of whatever Jonas has to

bit her lips as if she was bearing great pain and

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

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

your bedroom and have a good rest," Nelson

examination for her.

her act as she always felt ill when she had her

of Melinda. He felt

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

to normal. During that time, Jonas had barely left her side. When Nelson found out about this, he felt a bit regretful as Melinda had not been pregnant

me for three days now,' she thought. 'Am I

had said that he would come pick her up. After she finished up some of the paperwork, however, Jonas was still nowhere in sight. There was no other choice for Emily but to leave with her

knows that I'll get discharged today! Maybe he really doesn't care for me as much as I thought

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

forget about

Melinda's period was coming to an end and yet she still felt a bit woozy. Her eyes stared blankly at the TV as she hugged

mansion. There was a smile

and Melinda that I'm here," Emily told one of the servants

she know that Nelson was there as well. When Emily saw him, a trace of fear flashed through her

"Emily,"

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

Jonas and Mrs. Gu are here," a servant

that they had a guest, but did not tell them who it was. Jonas already

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

feel better? You shouldn't be wandering

not help frowning since Emily just recovered from illness. He seemed to be blaming her,

cares about me,' Emily

Jonas, I

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

he hadn't visited Emily

much better today. It seems that

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