Ex husband's Plea for Forgiveness

"Yulia, you should shut up." Jonas glared at her. "I don't want to hear anyone talking about this, especially if it's coming from you."

Jonas could not possibly believe that Melinda was capable of doing such a thing to his face. He had no plans on keeping the child in the first place. He suspected that the person who was responsible for this was Holley.

It never crossed his mind, not even once, that Holley would do such a terrible thing when she was caught in a tight situation.

"She has killed two children but you still defend her!" Yulia growled at her brother. Eyes wide in anger, she then turned to Melinda. "How were you able to trick both my brother and grandfather to protect you no matter what?"

Yulia stared in surprise at Jonas. She thought he would get furious at Melinda yet it was the complete opposite. In fact, he continued to defend the woman.

Melinda was at a loss for words as she turned to face Jonas. She did not expect him to believe her. This made her feelings for him even more complicated all of a sudden.

Just when she thought that she was all alone and that the whole world doubted her, someone suddenly stood by her side and firmly defended her.

Ever since Melinda realized what it really meant to be in love, she knew a fact that she felt it for this man who was currently standing in front of her. Tears soon welled up from her eyes and started to roll down her cheeks.

She snuffled and hastily tried to wipe the tears from her face with the back of her hand. Finally deciding to say something since the accident happened, she slowly opened her mouth to speak.

"I didn't do it. It wasn't me," she sobbed.

"I believe you," Jonas answered back. His eyes turned soft as he looked at her.

Suddenly, he hesitantly stretched out his hand to hold her, worried at the same time that Melinda would reject him. He seemed to be thinking twice on what he was about to do but finally mustered up the courage to grab her hand. When Melinda held his hand in return and did not try to break free from his grip, the corners of his mouth lifted up to a small smile as he softly breathed a sigh of relief.

"I believe you as well," Nelson said. "Mellie is a kind girl. I could not imagine her doing such a thing."

Eyes filled with pity for Melinda, the old man went downstairs along with Gavin. His demeanor suddenly shifted as he turned to Yulia with piercing cold eyes.

He was definitely disappointed with his granddaughter's actions.

"Yulia," he addressed her in an authoritative voice, "I don't mind sending you abroad for a few years so you could learn some proper etiquette."

Nelson's words seemed to be effective since it apparently made Yulia shut up. She did not utter a single word after. Melinda felt a little guilty as she glanced over to Nelson. She was aware that he had always been eager to have a great-grandchild.

"What's the matter? Why do you look so sad?" the old man asked.

As soon as Nelson reached out to her and placed a hand gently on top of her head, Melinda wasn't able to fight the tears that once again fought to come out. She looked back at the old man with watery eyes.

"Grandpa," she wept.

everything was simple. There were no accusations or heartbreaks to deal with. All her grandparents did was spoil her like a little princess. Even when she arrogantly made some mistakes or got into trouble, her grandfather was always there to clean up the mess

method to educate her. Leonard was a soldier. His kindness and integrity had a great deal of influence

"If Leonard sees you like this he'll definitely get angry at me for making

quickly dried her tears. Her grandfather always told

will only cause distress to your family," he

stood

you some photos of me and your grandfather back from when we joined the army,"

happened and quietly followed the

also temporarily took away all of Yulia's electronic devices, which caused her to

that he treasured the memories he had with her grandfather during

Melinda said and then

to hold back, say want you want to say," the old man urged. "If someone mistreats you, don't think

hesitance in Melinda's voice as a sign of grievance. Melinda's silence made him wish that she could act more of a child who

is the only reason why you treat me so well all the time because you and my grandfather are good friends?" Melinda finally asked. "You

Melinda's words as she revealed all

but there was only one person who had devoted his self to him and helped him a lot. The rest of them only wanted to

person worthy of respect. I owe him my life,"

reminisce about the old days with sadness evident in his eyes. The memory of the events during that year was still freshly etched on his mind. Both of them were excellent soldiers, but Leonard

they had become rivals, they still respected each other. However, when Leonard saved Nelson's life, their

the same mission. I was suddenly caught in the limelight and was discovered by the enemy that almost took my life. I thought that I was going to die in the field, but your grandfather risked his life to save me. After that, we became very good friends,"

that I owed your grandfather. Not only did he save my life back then, but he also sacrificed his future to let me have the opportunity to be able to study and go to college. I would not have been able

the old man's revelation. She did not know about this piece of news and it was the first time she learned about it. Now she finally understood why Nelson treated her so well and

Nelson, everything he had right now was all because of Leonard. If Leonard hadn't risked his life and given up his own future for him, Nelson wouldn't

grandfather didn't tell me anything." Melinda continued to look

I doubt that your grandmother knew about

with fighting for neither power nor victory. Instead, he was a man of principle. If anyone ever dared to hurt

have

"Not necessarily," Nelson replied.

never kept secrets between them. Nelson, however, thought that with how he knew Leonard, he would have definitely kept it to himself

in their discussion that they didn't notice someone standing by the door of the study, who heard every single

what he just heard. He knew that Leonard was Nelson's comrade, but what he did

demanded him to take good care of her. He didn't understand why Nelson would have gone far

her side. Now, he realized that Nelson's actions were his own way of repaying his old friend for everything that he had done