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.

she does or thinks. It's time to teach

and thought about what she needed to do to make Melinda understand her place in

her goal but she was still worried about

pick Emily up. She knew that Melinda was upset by Emily's presence and spent more time with her

Queena and Melinda. Queena wasn't ready to give up until she separated Melinda

didn't bother asking her about it. Emily's plan seemed to work as Queena slowly fell into her trap. They

come to attend a makeup launch, so she

formal by getting gifts? This is like your home." Queena beamed. She was secretly happy about the gift

a small gift. I hope you like

was baked by her assistant. Queena took a bite of it and exclaimed, "Not bad! You've done a great job, Emily. They taste good. Most girls know nothing about cooking basic food,

love baking. I feel a sense of accomplishment when I eat the

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

and a great cook too. You're

to Melinda. The difference between Melinda and Emily was evident. She couldn't stop thinking about how things would be

a good girl," Emily

It's kind of you to think that she's good. All she knows is to wreak havoc in Jonas's life. And she isn't willing to learn

hand crumbled to pieces. She dusted

to cover the smile that was tugging at the corners of

talk about her and upset

upstairs and couldn't write a single word. The noise downstairs was too distracting and she wondered if Emily was doing it on purpose to

than usual and her laughter was too loud that it reverberated

I'm holding a charity party this weekend and I would like to invite you. It would be great if you could

said, smiling innocently. Her eyes sparkled with respect and kindness that

to attend the party. I'll ask my friends to 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.

Queena was suspicious of her motive. She didn't want Queena to think that

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

Queena chuckled as she realized that Emily had

girl. It's very thoughtful of you to hold a party for charity. I like the idea and want to support

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

Melinda to the party. Can you ask her to join

for Melinda. She felt that if she ignited a little spark, it would turn into a raging fire that would destroy their

the flames until

and if she managed to succeed in her final plan, she would have Jonas all to herself. But she should make sure nothing went wrong

smile stretched on Emily's