Chapter 22 Living Together (2/2)

”Thank you, Kent.”

Melinda smiled gratefully. She waited by the gate of the hospital as Kent went to bring the car from the parking lot.

The cold wind pierced her body and Melinda's teeth began to chatter as she hugged herself.

Jonas had come to the hospital to get Nelson's report and saw Melinda standing by the gate. Her face was pale and her cheeks were red. She was rubbing her hands to warm her body. Melinda looked puny under the enormous coat. Jonas was worried that she might get knocked by the force of the wind.

Holley was in the car too. She knitted her eyebrows when she saw Jonas staring at something intently. She followed his gaze and found that he was looking at Melinda. Anger rose from the bottom of her stomach. She pinched herself so hard that her nails almost pierced her skin.

”Mr. Gu, that woman is your ex-wife, isn't she?” Holley asked, emphasizing the word ”ex”.

Jonas ignored her and steered the car towards the empty space of the parking lot. Jonas glanced at Melinda again and saw Kent step out of the car. He opened a blanket and draped it across Melinda's shoulders.

Jonas was instantly annoyed by Kent's gesture.

”Kent, you're being overprotective. This is unnecessary.”

Melinda shook her head and smiled. She felt warmer after she got into the car. It had been a long time since she had gone home. She decided to go shopping first to get the essentials.

Jonas got the inspection report and accompanied Holley to the mall as she wanted to buy something. Holley saw Melinda and Kent walk out of the mall happily. Kent was carrying the grocery bags like a doting husband.

”They look happy, don't they? I've never seen Melinda this happy before,” Holley said.

Jonas's face was expressionless and she couldn't guess what was going on in his mind. But Holley knew that men always craved for things they couldn't have.

Although Jonas hated Melinda, she was his wife once. He was a proud man and hated to see her with another man.

”Looks like they've known each other for a long time. I mean, look at how close they are.”

Holley's words were brewing a storm in Jonas's heart. His hatred and jealousy for Kent grew multifold.

”Look, you can go back home if you don't have anything to do. I'm busy and don't have the time to hang out with you,” Jonas grunted. Holley pursed her lips and stared at him, but she was secretly enjoying his response.

”I think they're living together. That's why they've come to get the daily essentials. Honestly, I'm jealous of Melinda. She has finally found her true love.”

Although Holley was trying to provoke Jonas, her words were true. She had always envied Melinda. She hated that everyone adored her.

Jonas was infuriated. He had suspected that something was going on between Melinda and Kent. Holley's words added fuel to the fire. The two of them were looking like a happy couple indeed. Jonas's heart sank. He felt as if someone had taken away his most prized possession. He couldn't let them have it. Melinda couldn't belong to anyone else and he wanted to destroy their relationship.

Jonas asked Holley to get off the car and drove back to his company. Holley would have been angry before, but now, she was pleased to see him like this.

She was sure that Jonas would never bring Melinda back to the Gu family.

As soon as Jonas walked into the company, he instructed his secretary to send someone to monitor Melinda. The secretary was shocked but obeyed his orders.

Jonas couldn't comprehend his feelings. Everything seemed confusing. He couldn't understand why he still cared for Melinda even after he had divorced her.

Jonas told himself that he wanted to find evidence to prove Melinda and Kent's secret affair. Then he could show it to Nelson so that he wouldn't bother Jonas anymore.

Melinda was blissfully unaware of what was going on. Kent didn't allow her to eat outside as he didn't want her to fall sick again, so he made dinner for her. Jonas's informant clicked a picture of Kent serving food for Melinda.

”Kent, thank you. I'm sorry for all the trouble,” she smiled.

Melinda felt better after the refreshing shower. She changed into a housecoat and plopped on the chair. The delicious aroma of food made her stomach grumble.

”If you think you're troubling me, start taking care of yourself,” Kent said as he placed the dishes on the table.

Melinda loved Kent's cooking and began to clumsily gulp the food down. She was used to eating with him and didn't bother being elegant.

Jonas's body was shaking with anger when he received the pictures of Melinda and Kent having dinner together.

He ripped the photos and threw them in the air.

Jonas didn't expect Melinda to move on easily. He was used to seeing her follow him like a loyal puppy. He couldn't digest the fact that she was with another man now.

”Boss, do you want us to continue monitoring Miss Mo?” the secretary asked cautiously.

Jonas's veins popped out on his forehead. He was furious and the secretary was afraid of pissing him off.

”Yes,”

Jonas said through gritted teeth.