Ex husband's Plea for Forgiveness

After lunch, Melinda had desserts and fruits with Nelson as she continued to play chess with him.

Melinda was bowled over by his enthusiasm. Leonard had taught her to play chess, and therefore, Nelson could decipher the methods and defeat her easily.

"Grandpa, I accept my defeat. We can play some other game next time."

Melinda was bad at chess and didn't stand a chance to defeat Nelson. But she was skillful in playing Go.

She could easily defeat everyone.

"Okay. You have kept me company all this while. I'm sure you'd be tired. Go to your room and rest."

Nelson looked at the chessboard and studied all the possible moves to see if Melinda had a way to escape. However, Melinda shuffled the chess pieces and stared at him. "Grandpa, it's time to take a break."

"You naughty girl! I see what you did there." Nelson chuckled and stood up to leave for his room.

Melinda picked the chess pieces, packed them neatly, and went back to the villa.

Jonas was still immersed in the story. He snapped back to his senses when he heard Mary greet Melinda. He felt guilty for peeking into her laptop without her consent, so he quickly pressed the power button, and closed it.

Melinda opened the door and walked into the bedroom. She frowned when she saw Jonas smiling sheepishly at her.

"When did you come back?"

"Just now. Something is wrong with my computer and I was wondering if I could borrow yours. I need to read a document," Jonas said.

Melinda did not suspect him. He didn't want to tell her that he had been reading her story. He knew that she would be embarrassed.

"Yeah, hold on for a second. My computer is messy. I'll give it to you after closing the tabs and saving my work."

Melinda bit her lip and looked away as she thought about the novel. She didn't want Jonas to read it. "It's okay. I'll go back to the company," Jonas said nonchalantly.

"Okay." Melinda heaved a sigh of relief.

Although Jonas and Melinda had their own plans, they didn't bother each other because of their tacit understanding.

Jonas returned to his company in a daze. His mind was filled with thoughts about the novel Melinda had written.

She had made subtle changes, twisting even the sorrow parts of life into happier ones. Jonas could feel the pain and resentment hidden behind her words. He understood that he had been emotionally abusing her. He was mad at himself for everything he had done in the past.

He had married Melinda with a heavy heart only because his grandfather had forced him to. He didn't know that Melinda had married him because she was in love with him. She had started her life at the Gu's mansion with a lot of hopes and aspirations but he had ruined everything for her.

had been a ruthless husband but Melinda

have treated her like a queen but he never cared for her. She

a villain in the eyes of

thoughts of Melinda and how his

wondered if he had gone

went there to get something for her. Mr. and Mrs. Chen

for a long time staring at a distance. The couple broke into a cold sweat when they remembered that Holley had a miscarriage in the same place a few

what would

you," Jonas

their eyebrows and exchanged quizzical

from every variety

Jonas said.

from

were pre-ordered and she would get into trouble if she

"Is there a problem?"

buy pastries

it's for

a sigh

peach blossom shortbread.

sat on the chair and waited for the shortbread to arrive. Mrs. Chen also made a cup of flower tea as it

from her favorite pastry shop. Jonas felt guilty to even see

make sure to get it for her the next day. All clothes and jewelry in trend would come straight to her. If she didn't pick anything, Jonas would arrange his men to deliver all the clothes of her size in varied colors

told Jonas that she wanted to go for the hot spring and he took her to the resort the very next day. He apologized to her for not creating a hot spring at the Gu's mansion as it was impossible to bring spring water in their location. He also said that he had asked people to find a

princess and Melinda was overwhelmed by the attention

and she loved him even if he had hurt her

didn't care what others thought of her. She loved him and that was the only thing that mattered. She

had built over the years, to protect herself, seemed to crumble down slowly. She wasn't conscious or uncomfortable when he openly displayed his affection

some time to go shopping with

parking lot." Melinda smiled as she

clingy wife. She was reluctant to leave him and Jonas didn't object. He

followed him as she happily

back seat and turned around to look at Melinda. She was happily relishing the ice cream, oblivious to the jam that was smudged

does the ice cream taste good?" Jonas asked,

his lips against hers, swallowing the rest of her words. Melinda dropped the ice cream and wrapped her arms across

the kiss as

aroused by Melinda

let's go home,"

as the air crackled with sexual tension. As soon as they arrived at the villa, Jonas carried