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."

was angry because he had

home last

for his actions last night. But Jonas was too drunk and became

would start lying to him the moment he woke

last night. I got

lying. Do you think that I'm too

his walking stick. Jonas cast a quizzical glance

you're a smart, responsible guy. But you keep breaking your promises over and over again, and I'm sick

his eyes and sighed. Jonas opened his mouth to say

know what I

can I trust you when you can't keep

didn't want to justify himself. He knew that he

for wasting your time. You go ahead with your work. You've grown

even if his grandfather had hit him but

the Gu's mansion was still tense. Melinda was preparing for

publishing company had contacted libraries in major cities across the country to hold a small event for promoting

knew that Melinda was disturbed lately and traveling would keep her mind off the things that were bothering

locked her room and Jonas had to sleep in his room. However, when he came

asked, standing

Melinda pack her things. He couldn't stand there

are you doing? Are you going

Melinda had decided to leave him. His mind was whirling and he didn't know how

had been stupid enough to bring up the contract when things

going to leave him.

was startled by Jonas's move. She blinked and looked at him as she couldn't understand what

are you

Aren't you?"

stupid. She wasn't in the mood to argue with him but

the contract. I need go on a trip and

you going?" Jonas

to be promoting my new book? Oh,

and began to pack her things. She had to travel

told him. Before the launch event, she had told him that she would have

bags. Jonas leaned against the wall and watched her pack clothes, cosmetics, skincare,

time for Melinda to pack the things. After packing everything, Melinda placed the suitcases at the

and asked, "So, you'll be busy

to bed early.

senses when he saw Melinda return from the shower. He continued

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