"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.

door, she scanned the room to look for Melinda. When she saw her sitting in front of the dresser, 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?"

stood up and went to the sofa. Yulia sat beside her, looking around the

fine. Thank you for your

other. Even if Yulia had changed, it still

brother about it. Otherwise, he wouldn't realize that he's made a big mistake

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

really looked like he didn't realize where he was wrong. Even though she

started to feel guilt in

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

Melinda could say something, Yulia continued, "Then again... If Jonas really cared about you,

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

do everything in his power to make sure he got there on time. That

concerned Emily, nothing

out earlier, he wouldn't have been caught up in such

to go out today. But then, all of a sudden, Jonas said

fine," Yulia smiled through her

brought a flush to Yulia's cheeks. In a hurry, she found such an excuse to delay Jonas.

mean nothing. Melinda, you must do something about it. Make

her words reminded her that Jonas

and the noon rush hasn't come

quietly observed

Melinda's face turned pale. How could Jonas be stuck in traffic during that time? It was becoming clear that Jonas was lying so that he could protect

Melinda. It is possible that Jonas was really stuck in traffic. After all, the traffic

goal had been achieved. However, no matter what

he

sounded a bit stiff since he was not used to care for Melinda in front of others. Yulia's head shook

apologize to Melinda. She is

two. You should apologize yourself. She really needs some

agreement

they were coming out of the villa. But, still, he walked towards Melinda's bedroom. He gestured awkwardly, raising his hands but immediately dropping

she heard the sound of the door opening. She was

you doing here? Don't you

bedroom, too.

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