Ex husband's Plea for Forgiveness

When Yulia got back to Alan’s place, she saw her belongings all strewn on the floor by the door. Inside, a middle-aged cleaning lady was constantly swearing as she worked.

Unable to bear any more, Yulia fled that rented apartment, weeping. She rushed back to the Gu's mansion in panic and desperation.

Naturally, Nelson knew all about the entire debacle. He was lounging on the sofa in the living room when Yulia returned, and she immediately got down on her knees before him as soon as she entered.

"Grandfather, I’ve been so wrong. Please forgive me. I promise, I’ll listen to you from now on. I won’t make stupid, childish mistakes anymore."

She wept and wailed on her grandfather’s lap, airing out all her grievances and sorrow.

Nelson only sighed. "You’d better learned your lesson. If it weren’t for Melinda, who knows how long it would have taken to expose that charlatan. Or how many more women he’d have deceived!"

It was only then that Yulia realized her brother and his wife were also in the room. She shot her grandfather a confused look. ‘What did he mean by that?’

Nelson was smiling warmly at Melinda, and explained everything, praising her every so often in between narratives.

"Grandpa, it’s all just a matter of coincidence and good luck." Melinda brushed off the compliments she was given. It was the truth.

If Jonas hadn’t mentioned that there was something wrong about Alan, she wouldn’t have dwelt on the matter and discovered the con artist’s schemes.

"Be that as it may, it doesn’t change the fact that you’ve done an excellent thing! Citizens of A City have been commending your actions. You’ve brought honor to the Gu family, and I’m so proud."

Yulia felt small in the face of all the praises Melinda was getting, and she grimaced in displeasure. Then she recalled the pictures and mail that she had received.

If she put two things together, it was safe to assume that those incriminating pieces of evidence were from her brother’s wife.

"Still, Grandpa, Yulia was in no fault at all. She was the one cheated on by that bastard." Though her tone was gentle, Melinda shot a snide look at Jonas when she said the word "bastard".

"Thank you, Melinda," Yulia said quietly. She was, in fact, not feeling grateful at all, but she had to mask her bitterness and resentment from their grandfather. This much she could manage.

"Oh never mind about that. Just make sure you use your brains in the future." Melinda’s statement was followed by a heavy silence.

It was a little harsh, but she realized too late, and the atmosphere had become awkward. She felt ashamed of herself. She had meant to comfort the younger girl, but her words slipped out easily unchecked.

Yulia took great offense at Melinda’s words, but she reined in her temper. She settled with silence, lest she said something vile in reply.

"Oh please don’t get me wrong. I wasn’t trying to imply anything mean." Melinda rushed to rectify the situation, but her words got the better of her yet again. "Women meet a bunch of lying bastards all the time. You’re actually luckier than I am in that respect."

Her last remark did not escape Jonas’s notice, and he gave his wife a pointed look. At that, Melinda raised both her hands, deciding to shut up once and for all.

Yulia wasn’t paying attention to them anyway. She hung her head, and her thoughts were filled with vitriol towards Melinda.

now. She must have planned this from the start. She’s

face was covered by her bangs. And her resentment against

and pasted an innocent smile on her face. "Melinda, thank you, really. Why don’t we go shopping one of these days? I want to buy you something to express my gratitude. You wouldn’t refuse, would

it was, it would

truth, Melinda had long known that she would never get

practically palpable whenever they were in the same room. Surely all that ill intent

passing day. Nevertheless, as long as Yulia didn’t

of the Gu's mansion avoided speaking of the matter with Alan. Yulia settled back in and cleaned up

Melinda into going to the mall with her. Melinda couldn’t put it off any longer, and they finally made plans

dress, not quite fuchsia, but not a muted baby shade either.

simple white flats, and settled

black body-hugging, sleeveless top that exposed her midriff, pumps, and a

to each other, Yulia looked like

at Soaring Group’s shopping mall, Yulia made a beeline for the jewelry district, dragging Melinda behind her. They weren’t the only ones in

finished shooting, she had a considerable amount of time on her hands. She wanted to maximize her break, so

Shoppe. I have a party to attend in a couple of days and I still have no jewelry to

"natural look" makeup that consisted of a lot of products and took a lot of time to apply. Her lips were tinted a bright shade

celebrity, she also wore giant sunglasses that covered a majority of her face,

that she was walking with a handsome and successful young entrepreneur

recognized by the people the moment they stepped into the mall. Most of the attention fell solidly on Jonas, though. Despite that, nobody dared

smile often," Emily said,

his family, but he was particularly gentle towards her. She was smug about getting that little special treatment, and she was

Melinda into the Cartier Shoppe and looked at some watches. She mentioned how she noticed that the older woman wore nothing on her wrist, and that she

so noisy?" Yulia commented out loud, and then turned towards the entrance. Emily and Jonas had just entered

when she leaned over to look, and her face didn’t even change when she saw her husband

her intently, anticipating drama to break out anytime soon. To her disappointment, Melinda only put

spoke in a very calm tone. Then she headed towards the doors on the other side of the

she tried to assess the situation. She looked back towards her brother and

as she turned to leave, but he was sure that she’d

Melinda just now?" Emily had also seen Melinda. How could she not, when Jonas stared so intently in her direction. All she got in way of response was a

because he was so pissed at his wife at that moment. 'This damn woman,

thought, he shrugged off from Emily’s clutch and strode after the direction

all but screeched, and then followed after him as well. She struggled to match his unrelenting pace, and very soon

find his wife and give her a piece of his mind. She was wearing a pink dress, very eye-catching.

going on. What she was sure of, was

a pang in her chest when she saw them, and that was why she fled the scene. Out of sight, out

continued to forge ahead, her steps confident and even. Yulia was beside her in