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."

his grandfather was angry because he had returned home,

last night. What were you

last night.

expect that Jonas would start lying to him the moment he

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

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

the ground with his walking stick. Jonas cast a quizzical glance at

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

sighed. Jonas opened his mouth to say

I know what

I trust you when you can't keep

want to justify himself. He knew

You go ahead with your

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

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

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

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

room and Jonas had to sleep in his room. However, when he came home this evening, the bedroom door was slightly opened and the light

asked, standing hesitantly by the

when he saw Melinda pack her things. He couldn't

are you doing? Are you going

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

regretted the moment he uttered the words. He had been

to leave him. He looked helplessly and cluttered her

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

you doing, Jonas? What are you talking about?"

are leaving. Aren't you?" Jonas asked

took a deep breath and told herself that Jonas was stupid. She wasn't in the mood to argue with him but she had spent more than half an hour packing her

go on a trip

are you going?" Jonas asked

promoting my new book? Oh, wait. Why would you care about me

snatched her things from Jonas's hands and began to pack her things.

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

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

the suitcases at the corner of the room. She arched an eyebrow and looked

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

and go to bed early. Melinda saw Jonas still staring at her. She glanced

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