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 it was

dropped you home last night.

his actions last night. But Jonas was too drunk

start lying to him the

I got drunk and I've no idea what happened,"

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

his walking stick. Jonas cast a quizzical glance at Nelson and realized that Emily might have said something

that you're a smart, responsible guy. But you keep breaking your promises

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

me. I know what

trust you when you can't

justify himself. He knew that he had let his

sorry for wasting your time. You go ahead with your work. You've grown up and I can't control

pricked Jonas's heart. He wouldn't have felt bad even if his grandfather had hit him but the disappointment in Nelson's voice made him

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

across the country to hold a small event for promoting Melinda's new book. Melinda

He knew that Melinda was disturbed lately and traveling would keep her mind

late. Melinda usually locked her room and Jonas had to sleep in his room. However, when he came home this evening, the bedroom

awake?" Jonas asked, standing

saw Melinda pack her things. He couldn't stand there anymore and walked in without waiting

you going to

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

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

to leave him. He looked helplessly and

and looked at him

What are you talking about?" Melinda grumbled

leaving. Aren't

deep breath and told herself that Jonas was stupid. She wasn't in the mood to argue with him

need go on a trip and I've been packing my

are you going?" Jonas asked

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

Jonas's hands and began to pack her things. She had to travel

remembered about Melinda's book tour only after she told him. Before the launch event, she had told

watched her pack clothes, cosmetics, skincare, and all the

the suitcases at the corner of the

cleared his throat and asked, "So, you'll be busy for the

and turned away. 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

he saw Melinda return from the shower. He continued to stare at Melinda but she shifted on the bed and slept with