"You was caught in a traffic jam? Don't you have a plan about what to do? How could you make such a stupid mistake?!"

If only his grandpa could point at Jonas's head and scold him. Nelson knew that Jonas was far from the kid he used to be. He couldn't do it anymore. Nelson tapped his walking stick on the ground, trying to vent out his anger.

"I'll be more careful next time."

Even if his grandpa's words were too harsh, Jonas acknowledged his mistake. Nelson sighed helplessly. He knew that as a child grew up, there were just some things that he could no longer control.

"Mellie, he needs to have a proper lesson. Don't get angry because of him. It's not worth it."

Melinda was familiar to the sound of Nelson's words. It was as if it was the same tone she used whenever she comforted him.

"Okay, Grandpa. I'm a little tired now. I'm going back up to my room to rest for a while."

Melinda looked exhausted, so Nelson urged her to head on her way. Meanwhile, Jonas just intently looked at Melinda, as if he wanted to say something to her. However, he hesitated, and the words just got caught on his mouth.

"Grandpa, I think it's best if I stay with her,"

Yulia gingerly suggested. The atmosphere in the living room was truly awkward. They all knew that Melinda was very upset with what happened.

"Go ahead. And be mindful of you words, okay? Make sure you comfort her,"

Nelson ordered, worrying that Yulia might say something that could make Melinda feel even worse.

When Melinda was finally in her room, she ruthlessly pulled off the necklace around her neck, leaving a bright red mark on her skin. Gritting her teeth, she threw the necklace on the dresser and rubbed her neck to soothe the pain.

If Nelson wasn't there, Melinda would've definitely snapped at Jonas. How coincidental and convenient it was for Jonas to encounter Emily like that!

"Jonas, you're such an immoral scumbag!"

Melinda shouted, glaring at the necklace. Then she sat down and buried her face in her hands.

'I've already decided not to get involved with him anymore,' Melinda thought. 'I know I shouldn't be angry... But I just can't help it!'

From the looks of it, Melinda was starting expect more and more from Jonas.

Suddenly, she heard a knock at the door, and then came Yulia's voice, "Melinda, can I come in?"

"Yeah, sure," Melinda said as she patted her face, trying to calm herself down.

for Melinda. When she saw her

that Yulia would come to her at this time. Plus, she seemed to care about her a lot today. Also Yulia became friendlier to Melinda the past few days. Because of this, she couldn't

"Melinda, are you okay?"

went to the sofa. Yulia sat beside her,

Thank you for

if Yulia had changed, it still didn't

You should tell my brother about it. Otherwise,

as she poured a glass of water for Melinda. A hint of sadness flashed in Melinda's eyes, and

realize where he was wrong. Even though she was still

feel guilt

what happened today. If I hadn't delayed Jonas, he wouldn't

Yulia continued, "Then again... If Jonas really

help but think that Yulia had another valid point. 'That's true... Jonas doesn't care about me at all,' Melinda echoed

about her and her new book launch, he would do everything in his power to make sure he got there on time. That

long as it concerned Emily, nothing else mattered

doesn't matter now. What's done is done. If he had gone out earlier, he wouldn't have been caught up in such a situation," Melinda sighed.

was that Melinda and Jonas had plans to go out today. But then, all of a sudden, Jonas said he had

Yulia smiled through her

an excuse

nothing. Melinda,

was comforting Melinda, but her

and the noon rush hasn't come yet. Which road did Jonas drive? How could

asked in confusion as she quietly observed

pale. How could Jonas be stuck in traffic during that time? It was becoming clear that

possible that Jonas was really stuck in

her mistake seeing that Melinda was feeling down. Her goal had been achieved. However, no matter what Yulia was going to say

as Yulia went downstairs. When he

not used to

should really apologize to Melinda. She is

say to you two. You should apologize yourself. She really needs

nodded in agreement and Yulia

Melinda's bedroom. He gestured awkwardly, raising his hands but immediately dropping them. Finally, Jonas turned the doorknob and pushed the door

about to change her clothes and rest when she heard the sound of the door opening. She was shocked, especially since she saw

are you doing here?

too. Why should I

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