Ex husband's Plea for Forgiveness

Jonas was sensible and could see things clearly. He understood that he could neither live with Melinda nor stay away from her. He didn't want to lose her. Jonas felt that the contract was pointless and therefore, shredded it into pieces.

He crumpled the pieces into a ball and was about to discard it into the trash can but decided against it. He put the paper safely in the innermost side of the safe, where no one could see.

It was too dangerous to throw it in the trash can as people could easily find it and it would create unnecessary problems.

Jonas shook his head and laughed at his fate. He thought about how his life had changed in a short time. He had done many unimaginable things for Melinda. Sometimes, when he looked at himself in the mirror, he saw a different person staring at him.

Jonas was a changed man but he loved who he had turned into. Melinda had reshaped him and gave a new meaning to his life.

Queena and Yulia walked to the door to see Emily off. The smile on Queena's face completely disappeared when she saw the car leave.

"Aunt Queena, are you okay?"

Yulia asked, feigning concern. But Queena was furious and ignored her tone.

"Yes,"

Queena mumbled. Her hatred for Melinda reached another level. She was Jonas's mother and the best hostess of the Gu family. She hated Melinda's attitude.

"How dare Melinda disrespect you? She was rude even though she knew that Emily was your guest. Poor Emily was too upset. She is always sweet and endures Melinda's torture without complaining," Yulia said, shaking her head.

Although Queena remained silent, Yulia wanted to trigger her anger. She didn't want Queena to forget everything and move on.

"Emily is a good girl. Your brother..."

Queena gritted her teeth and blew out a loud breath. She remembered that Emily was close to becoming her daughter-in-law but Nelson meddled at the last minute and got her son married to Melinda.

"I don't know what Melinda had done to make Grandpa force Jonas to marry her. She has cast a spell on him and he seems to listen to her every word."

Yulia shook her head and smiled sadly. She never missed an opportunity to put Melinda down.

"Your Grandpa is old and has lost his mind," Queena grunted.

She felt that he had ruined her son's life. Nelson didn't mention anything about the relationship the two families shared. No one knew the reason why Nelson wanted Jonas to marry Melinda. Therefore, everyone assumed that Melinda was evil.

"Melinda is arrogant because she has Grandpa's support. Aunt Queena, I think it's best if we stay away from her."

Yulia looked around and whispered cautiously, which annoyed Queena.

to teach her a

needed to do to

but she was still worried about what would happen

for both Yulia and Queena. The next morning, Queena sent the driver to pick Emily up. She knew that Melinda was upset by Emily's presence and spent more time with her just

Melinda. Queena wasn't ready to give

to work as Queena slowly fell into her trap. They shared a common goal of defeating Melinda. Although Emily was exhausted, she

had come to attend a makeup launch,

by getting gifts? This is like your home." Queena beamed. She was secretly happy about the gift but didn't show it to Emily. Being

a small gift. I

of biscuits that was baked by her assistant. Queena took a bite of it and exclaimed, "Not bad! You've done a great job, Emily. They taste

baking. I feel a sense of accomplishment when I

shrugged and didn't bother telling Queena that it was her assistant who

brilliant at work and a great cook too. You're going to make

mind flitted to Melinda. The difference between Melinda and Emily

a good girl,"

she's good. All she knows

through her teeth. The biscuit in her hand crumbled to pieces. She dusted

her tea to cover the smile that was tugging at the corners of her lips. She changed her expression and continued to tell

don't talk about her and

too far and quickly changed the topic. They were chatting and laughing happily. Melinda was in her room upstairs and couldn't write a single word. The

than usual and her laughter was

Queena, I'm holding a charity party this weekend and I would like to invite you. It would

sparkled with respect and kindness that made Queena agree

join as well. You've helped me a lot during the art exhibition. I wanted to do something in return but couldn't think of any. This

her motive. She

helped you because I like your painting and calligraphy, not because I want you to..." Emily swallowed loudly. She didn't know

turned pale as sweat beaded on her forehead. Queena chuckled as she realized that Emily had misunderstood her. She

that you helped me because you're a kind girl. It's very thoughtful of you to hold a party for charity.

breathed a sigh of relief. Queena sensed that Emily was still nervous and felt guilty. She felt that she should have conveyed her message in a better

want to invite Melinda to the party. Can you

biting her bottom lip. She had a plan in mind. Emily had managed to increase Queena's hatred for Melinda. She felt that if she ignited a little spark, it would turn into a raging fire that would

flames until Queena chucked Melinda out

plans were working, and if she managed to succeed in her final plan, she would have Jonas all to herself. But she should make sure

stretched