Ex husband's Plea for Forgiveness novel Chapter 139

"What was surprising was that she actually ended up marrying you after all," Kent said.

He thought that Melinda was experiencing a dream the moment she had informed him that she was going to be marrying Jonas.

"I was surprised as well."

Jonas resented Nelson for making him and Emily break up, even more so when the old man asked him to marry a woman he didn't know.

"Way back in college, she was always looking for part-time jobs. We asked her if that was all an act put up to cover the fact that she was from a rich family as she had a relationship with the Gu family."

Kent continued to share all that he knew about Melinda in college. All of it seemed strange for Jonas. He even felt sorry for her.

He didn't know that Melinda had gone through so much.

"Melinda is actually very stubborn," Kent added. "The last thing that you should be doubting is her feelings for you. I'm pretty sure that she still loves you, but to protect herself she has learned to cover up those feelings and keep them hidden."

Melinda had cautiously locked her heart up after being hurt again and again.

There was a glint in Jonas's eyes as his hand slightly trembled. Melinda was still in love with him.

Was this true? Being the reserved and silent type, he ended up taking a sip of wine to hide his enthusiasm.

Kent wanted to shake his head at the sight. Their clashing personalities were probably going to be the biggest issue between the two.

Emily had also been paying attention to the news. She felt that this was the perfect opportunity to make Jonas and Melinda divorce. What she did not expect was that Kent's sudden intervention made the public change their opinions once again.

Her eyes flashed with jealousy and anger as she stared at the news on her screen.

She envied Melinda for being surrounded by people like Kent to protect her.

While scrolling through the photo album in her iPad, she found photos of Jonas and Melinda that had been synced from her phone.

Both of their faces showed a mask of indifference towards each other.

Emily had a satisfied grin on her face as she took one last glance at the photos before sending them to the media handling all major websites.

The media had been quiet for a while. Upon receiving them, they were soon buzzing with excitement.

What Kent had been saying earlier was also understood to create momentum and boost the popularity for his magazine.

Both Kent and Jonas were shocked by the news as soon as it came out.

"I don't think the one behind this is an ordinary person considering the fact that he or she had managed to take several photos of you," Kent informed.

He had a feeling that this was happening because of Jonas and already suspected who the person responsible was. However, he knew that it was not appropriate for him to say too much.

The media started digging into Jonas's private life again, attempting to expose it for the public to see.

Because of this, the company was bombarded by repeated phone calls. The shareholders who had just been finally appeased started questioning him again. This was a rare opportunity that Aron would naturally not pass up.

Meanwhile, he was also wondering who on earth was secretly helping him.

The media had been loitering near the company's vicinity knowing that Jonas was currently outside. What was more exaggerating this time around was that they didn't even dare to miss the area around the Gu's mansion.

Even Melinda's phone number had gotten out to the public. A phone call asking her about the "Cold War" between her and Jonas had woken her up from her sleep.

The media even went to the extent of disguising as a medical staff to enter the ward. Still dressed in a hospital gown, Melinda was helplessly cornered.

"Mrs. Gu, what can you say about the 'Cold War' between you and Mr. Gu?" the reporter asked. "We are all very concerned about this matter."

There was a hint of smug self-satisfaction on the reporter's voice as she quickly straightened her posture, not even pausing to think how disturbing it was for her to enter the senior ward.

"Are you my parents? It's none of your business."

Melinda had not been in a good mood recently. Everyone obviously felt it, but this reporter was unfortunate enough to be currently on the receiving end.

Despite this, the reporter still seemed to enjoy the fact that Melinda was pissed off by her question. She was aware that Melinda's attitude could make a big fuss that she felt her sudden intrusion worthwhile.

Melinda knew that what she said would cause trouble if it came out. She was not a fool. While the reporter was busy with her interrogation, she secretly pressed the emergency bell by the bedside to notify the hospital staff.

"Mrs. Gu, this is an issue that everyone cares about. Everyone cares about you. If Mr. Gu treats you with domestic violence, you can tell me. The media is here to help you."

Melinda was almost moved by her righteous remarks. However, she looked at the reporter mockingly when she heard the door abruptly open.

Aside from the nurses, two doctors also entered the room. A cold sweat appeared on their foreheads upon seeing the reporter disguised in a nurse's uniform.