Ex husband's Plea for Forgiveness novel Chapter 60

Melinda was searching the file for Jonas. Jonas nearly asked her to scrutinize the latest document. The reason that he did not allow it to happen was simple. He could read the data faster than her.

"Knock, knock, knock."

Hearing the usual tap, Melinda stopped what she was doing for a moment, handed over the file to Jonas, and made her way to open the door.

Emily stood at the other side, tidied up her hair, and displayed a sweet smile to show her best impression. The moment the door opened, the two women looked at each other, and the atmosphere fell into an unusual silence.

"Miss Bai."

Melinda reacted first and then greeted Emily with a smile. Emily was unhappy to see her as a hostess, but she did not show it on her face.

"Jonas, how are you feeling? I'm sorry that I haven't visited you for so long. I've been swamped with work. Thank you for taking care of him lately, Miss Mo."

Emily went straight inside the ward, completely ignoring Melinda. Seeing that Jonas was awake and leaning against the bed, she sauntered up to him and said culpably, feeling very sorry for him.

Her words put Melinda to embarrassment.

Melinda's fingers barely wrapped on the door handle. Watching the two people being closer together, she couldn't explain what she felt.

"You're hurt. How could William arrange so many tasks for you to do? I must talk to him next time."

Noticing that Jonas was still dealing with documents, Emily appeared a little disappointed. She looked sulky and then took the papers from his hand and began to read it. If there was something that she didn't understand, she would ask him.

They were so familiar with each other. Melinda looked down and gripped the doorknob tightly. Then she forced a smile and spun around, preparing to leave.

Jonas was no longer in the mood for business at all. He didn't pay attention to what Emily read but kept an eye on Melinda's actions.

"Melinda, please give Miss Bai some water to drink."

After he realized that Melinda was about to go, Jonas called her out. Melinda froze and then shut the door. She poured a glass of water for Emily.

Emily had been watching them from the corner of her eyes. She was secretly excited when she saw that Melinda was about to leave them alone, but she did not expect Jonas to let her stay for such a reason.

But this was an insult to Melinda right on her face. How could Jonas ask her to take care of Emily's needs as if she was a special guest?

"If there is nothing else that you want, I will head out first."

Standing aside and feeling left out, Melinda was slightly uneasy with this set-up. This room was spacious, but there was no place for her to situate herself.

"Who's going to take care of me once you're not around? You can take some rest first, and then return,"

Jonas said. Yet, he was a little annoyed that Melinda didn't realize he was trying to stop her from leaving the room.

Melinda pursed her lips and wanted to take off. Seeing his persistent look, she finally sat down on the other bed.

During the last few days, she had been spending much time at the hospital. She slept beside the bed of Jonas, making her feel relieved.

When she saw Melinda retrace her steps and take a seat, Emily felt uncomfortable and stopped going through the files. She turned her back and walked towards Melinda.

"Miss Mo, I have some personal concerns to tell Jonas. I wonder..."

Emily bit her lips and hesitated, but her eyes indicated that she hoped Melinda would disappear and not disturb them.

"Okay,"

Melinda said softly, picked up the book on the pillow, and began to read. Her attitude made Emily extremely displeased. Emily took a few deep breaths.

"Miss Mo, Jonas needs a quiet rest."

Emily did not give up and continued to speak. Finally, Melinda looked up at her, and then said coolly, "Are you leaving? Why not stay for some more time?"

Hearing what she said, Emily could no longer hide her anger.

"Melinda, you can understand human language, right? Jonas doesn't like you. Don't stay here to disturb him."

"It was Jonas who asked me to tarry here."

No matter what Emily said, Melinda only returned a faint smile. It seemed that she was not affected at all, but she had already felt a surge in her heart.

"Melinda, this is the first time I've grasped that you're so shameless. You've been relying on Grandpa to get hold of Jonas. Have you ever thought that you're just making him resent you more?"

Emily said. She positioned her whole body against Melinda and leaned closer to her ears to make sure that Jonas would not hear her words.

"Really? Miss Bai, don't you know that it was Jonas who begged me to return home?"

However, Melinda didn't overthink and said it directly. By now, Jonas realized that they were arguing.

"Shut up,"

Jonas said coldly, interrupting the feud between the two women in an instant. Taking a look at Jonas, Melinda slowly closed the book, and then turned around and left the hospital.

"Jonas, you..."

Emily slammed the door and left angrily. Both of them were furious, but they expressed their hatred in entirely different ways.

Jonas suddenly felt quiet but felt awkward for no reason.

After leaving the hospital, Melinda took a taxi back to the Gu's mansion. Nelson was giving his pet fishes food. He was a little surprised to see her again.

"Melinda, why are you coming home now?"

Nelson gave the fish food to Gavin and walked up to Melinda on his crutch. Seeing that Melinda looked a little pale, he began to speculate.