At night, the lights were still on in the Gu's mansion.

Jonas returned home, utterly exhausted, after a day of social engagement. When he walked in, the hallway was eerily silent and Gavin informed that Nelson had gone to the countryside.

"Mr. Nelson told me that he was going to visit his old friend. Mrs. Gu is accompanying him, so you don't have to worry about him."

Gavin smiled and told everything that Nelson wanted him to convey. Nelson wanted Jonas to understand how kind and sweet Melinda was.

"Why has Melinda taken Grandpa with her? Doesn't she know that he is too weak to travel? Grandpa is always kind to her but she's being plain selfish,"

Yulia grunted in annoyance. She turned around, and her heart leapt to her throat when she met Jonas's cold eyes that were blazing at her.

She quickly closed her mouth, swallowed loudly, and turned away.

"Err... Am I... am I wrong, Jonas?"

Yulia asked nervously. Jonas glared at her and then looked at Gavin.

"Who else have gone with him?"

"Two drivers and two groups of bodyguards in disguise."

Nelson was popular in A City, and he usually stayed in the mansion. He would be armed by bodyguards every time he went out.

"Hasn't the medical team gone with him?" Jonas frowned.

Although Gavin was always cautious, Jonas couldn't stop worrying about his grandfather.

"One of the drivers is a doctor. So stop worrying, Mr. Jonas."

Gavin smiled. He was happy that Jonas cared about Nelson.

Jonas nodded and decided not to question further. Yulia was disappointed that Jonas wasn't mad at Melinda, so she continued to degrade her.

"That's enough, Yulia. Stop it. I don't want you creating trouble for Melinda anymore."

Jonas finally understood Melinda. Yulia always spoke ill of Melinda, especially when she was alone with him. But Melinda always tolerated everything without complaining. God knew how Yulia would sneer at Melinda without his presence.

Yulia pursed her lips and stared at Jonas as anger boiled in her stomach. Melinda was an outsider, yet she was protected by everyone in the Gu family.

"Fine," Yulia mumbled.

Without Nelson and Melinda, the dining table was quiet. Queena seldom ate at home. Yulia was still embarrassed about what Jonas said. She took a bite of food and went back to her room.

Jonas was all alone. He glanced at Melinda's seat and couldn't help but miss her.

Although Jonas and Melinda argued all the time, Melinda always cared for him. She always made sure he was okay.

he had misunderstood her all this time. She was a hundred times better

wanted to go to the countryside and

you of a meeting that's scheduled

anymore. He stood up and instructed William

table was full of delicious

in the car for a good while. Nelson's face was pale as he had just recovered from a

your face looks pale."

to

let me know if you're not feeling well. We can stop for a

led to her

in front of the house, teeming with flowers and fruit pots. The fruits were still green and it would take time for them to become

yard. He loves enjoying

his

"Grandpa, watch your step,"

was lost in

"Is Mellie back?"

from afar. An old woman in plain clothes and an apron

"Grandma!"

when she saw Nelson standing beside Melinda. "Isn't this Nelson?" she asked.

voice resonated in the yard as Leonard breezed out

other as a wave of emotions engulfed them. They went back in time, reminiscing the old

you?" Melinda asked

informed her that Leonard was ill. Finny had been lamenting his illness, but the two of them were looking happy and there was not a trace of illness in Leonard's

his head, grinning sheepishly. Melinda looked at her grandparents worriedly. She couldn't

ribs and glared at him. "Your grandfather is just fine. He missed you, so he came up with a stupid plan to

was grinning like a naughty schoolboy. Melinda couldn't help but smile

other in a long time. Come with me. I'll take you around and

voice faded as he walked out with Nelson. Melinda smiled at her grandfather. He was still the mischievous man, full of life. She shook her head and

two drivers followed Melinda with big bags

buy me all these,"

I've started writing and it pays me

and tidied the bedroom for Melinda. Melinda took a

and Nelson walked in. The two had missed

Melinda, he completely forgot about her

taking

about Melinda's marriage. But Melinda had tried hard to convince him and he was left with no choice

deserves only the best. It makes me guilty at

were having a good time and he didn't want to ruin it

discharged from the hospital. Your temperament must be changed,"

of my

to stop worrying. Your grandchildren will shoulder the responsibilities. Just sit back and

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