Ex husband's Plea for Forgiveness

Melinda walked into the guest bedroom with a set of pajamas for Jonas. Mary was busy in the kitchen and didn't notice her. Melinda lost her cool when she saw Jonas lying on the bed like a dead corpse. The smell of alcohol made her sick in the stomach.

Melinda fetched a basin of water from the washroom. She removed Jonas's clothes and carefully wiped his body. She was exhausted by the time she changed his clothes.

Melinda blew out a loud breath as she glanced at Jonas. He looked better but Melinda was sweating profusely. She angrily threw the wet towel on Jonas's face.

Jonas frowned. He took the towel from his face and threw it aside.

"Are you annoyed? It is I who should be annoyed after all this drama,"

Melinda scoffed. She threw Jonas's clothes into the laundry basket outside and went back to her room. After making sober tea, Mary walked into the guest bedroom. She glanced at Jonas and smiled in relief.

She was happy that Jonas and Melinda cared about each other despite their quarrels.

Jonas felt a piercing pain in his head when he woke up the next morning. He rubbed his temples and felt as if his head was about to explode.

He squinted his eyes and glanced at his watch. It was only six in the morning. He knitted his eyebrows as the bedroom looked strange to him. Jonas tried recalling the events of the previous night.

"Ah!" he groaned.

Jonas looked at his clothes. He breathed a sigh of relief as he realized that he was in his pajamas.

"Mr. Gu, you are awake. I have made some tea. It will cure your hangover."

Mary was preparing breakfast. She quickly gave Jonas a cup of tea and went back to work. Jonas took a sip of the tea and soon felt better.

He walked to his bedroom to wash his face but the door was locked from inside.

Not wanting to disturb Melinda at this hour, Jonas returned to his bedroom and took a long shower until he was relaxed.

Nelson had been thinking about Jonas's connection with Emily and couldn't sleep well at night. He felt sorry for Melinda. Nelson's health was deteriorating and he wasn't sure how long he could protect Melinda.

Unable to deal with the confusion and turmoil, Nelson went to play Tai Chi in the yard. Jonas walked out in time and Nelson immediately stopped him.

"Don't you want to tell me what happened yesterday?" he asked, taking a deep breath.

He plopped on the stone bench and looked at Jonas.

Jonas studied Nelson's face and saw the disappointment in his eyes. Nelson adored Jonas but he hated his relationship choices.

"I'm sorry, Grandpa. I won't get drunk again."

thought that his grandfather was angry because he had returned home, completely drunk. He didn't know that

anger rose steadily. "Emily dropped you home last night. What were you doing

actions last night. But Jonas was too drunk and

didn't expect that Jonas would start lying to him

bar last night. I

Jonas. I know that you're still lying. Do you think that I'm too old to see through your

stick. Jonas cast a quizzical glance at Nelson and

always think that you're a smart, responsible guy. But you keep breaking your promises over and over again, and I'm sick of it. I'm disappointed in

sighed. Jonas opened his mouth to say something but he ended up swallowing his

know what I am

trust you when

He knew that he had

sorry for wasting your time. You go ahead with your work.

his grandfather had hit him but the disappointment in Nelson's voice made

atmosphere in the Gu's mansion was still tense. Melinda was preparing for the promotion of

had contacted libraries in major cities across the country to hold a small event for promoting Melinda's new book. Melinda was busy

knew that Melinda was disturbed lately and traveling

and returned home late. Melinda usually locked her room and Jonas had to sleep in

still awake?" Jonas asked,

things. He couldn't stand there anymore and walked in without waiting for

are you doing? Are you going to break

he thought that Melinda had decided to leave him. His mind was whirling

the moment he uttered the words. He had been stupid enough to

was afraid that Melinda was going to leave him. He looked helplessly and cluttered her

She blinked and looked at him as she couldn't understand what he

doing, Jonas? What are you talking about?"

are leaving. Aren't you?"

in the mood to argue with him but she had spent more than half an hour packing her things and was mad

breaking the contract. I need go on a trip and I've

you going?" Jonas

going to be promoting my new book? Oh, wait. Why would

from Jonas's hands and began to pack her things. She had to travel to many places,

only after she told him. Before the launch event, she

pack clothes, cosmetics, skincare, and

suitcases at the corner of the room. She

you'll be busy for the next

She grabbed her pajamas, ready to take a shower and go to bed early. Melinda saw Jonas still staring at her. She glanced at him and went to the

was lying on the bed, staring at the ceiling, lost in thought. He snapped to his senses when he saw Melinda return from the shower. He continued