Ex husband's Plea for Forgiveness

Melinda finally came back to her senses. Her elbow was bruised and there was a sharp pain on her head. She looked at Jonas who was glaring at her.

Melinda rubbed her head and fumbled around to find something to support her. Her fingers accidentally touched the photo frame on the bedside. She squinted her eyes to see what it was. Anger rose from the pit of her stomach as she slammed it on the floor.

The shattering sound of the frame woke Jonas.

He sat upright on the bed and looked at Melinda. His face became flustered when he realized what he had done.

"Mellie, I..."

Melinda rubbed her forehead and glanced at the photo frame. She bent down and slowly picked the fragments of the glass. All the happiness and joy had broken along with the photo frame.

She trailed her fingers across the photo, her vacant eyes stared at the smiling faces. She mercilessly ripped the photo apart.

Jonas's heart ached. He wanted to stop Melinda but he didn't know what to do.

"Mellie... err... Are you okay?"

Jonas asked worriedly. He was mad at himself for losing control. He fisted his palm into a ball until his knuckles turned white. He wanted to punch the wall with his bare hands until he broke his bones. Jonas knelt next to Melinda and whispered soothing words but nothing seemed to work. He didn't know how to pacify her.

"Wow! Trying to embrace me with the hand you slapped me with. Classic move," Melinda scoffed.

She raked her eyes across the bedroom and saw the mess. Her head began to hurt. Jonas looked like a little kid who had done some mischief, anticipating the punishment with bated breath.

"I want to rest."

Melinda was exhausted both physically and mentally. She wanted to forget everything and sleep peacefully.

She trudged towards the bed and hugged herself to sleep.

She had been busy the entire day, managing the book launch. She fell asleep in no time. Her tense shoulders relaxed and her back rose and fell in rhythm with her breathing.

Jonas walked to the bed and sat next to her. Melinda's hair was splayed across her face, covering the bruise on her forehead. Jonas's heart sank when he saw the frown on her forehead.

His eyes roamed across Melinda's face as if he was looking at a rare treasure. Jonas's jaw tightened when his gaze fell on the wound on Melinda's forehead. He slowly lifted the quilt and checked the injury on her elbow.

The angry red bruise made him hate himself. He quietly left the bedroom to look for the medical kit.

Of course, Jonas had no idea where it was. Thankfully, Mary told him. He returned to the bedroom, carefully cleaned Melinda's wound, and then sank on the bed.

The guilt was consuming Jonas and he couldn't stop blaming himself. He didn't have the strength to face her. He stroked the side of her face and whispered, "I'm sorry."

packed the medical kit and left the villa

work affairs in advance to attend Melinda's book launch

work

They were happily chatting and laughing. The glass door of the office

You... you're back,"

employees stared at each other, wondering what

happened to our

to be in

ourselves from his anger for one more day. All of

said helplessly. They had to be careful and avoid making Jonas angry. Otherwise, everyone

Everyone nodded in agreement.

with the call from the CEO office. The room fell silent as everyone looked at William

up the

"Boss," he croaked.

bring all the

when he heard Jonas's cold voice. He didn't know the documents that Jonas was referring

"Take care."

stepped forward and patted William's

to find out the documents that needed immediate attention. He stacked all the documents that needed to be finished within three

you kidding me? Is this

tone. He couldn't understand what he had

departments. The contract passed through smoothly but its efficiency had

photo frame kept flashing in Jonas's mind. He

to fill the void in his heart.

mind was a mess. He couldn't handle even a day's work as

couldn't concentrate on work. "Damn it!" Jonas grunted and shoved the documents to the floor. William heard

each other but no one dared to enter Jonas's room to check if he was okay. William anxiously walked near the door to see if he needed anything but

"William," Jonas bellowed.

at William's timid face. William groaned and

a deep breath, knocked on the

"Boss."

someone to tidy it," Jonas said, pointing

his eyes. He wanted to abandon work and go back to Melinda but he was terrified

sort the files. The assistant arranged everything and placed the files and papers on the desk. But Jonas glanced at it and looked away,

worried about Jonas but he didn't want to upset him by asking what had happened. He

lost in thought and didn't notice the