Ex husband's Plea for Forgiveness novel Chapter 72

"Holley?"

Melinda called in shock. A lot of things had happened lately and Melinda almost forgot that Holley existed.

Nelson became furious when he found out that it was Jonas's ex-girlfriend coming. He resisted the urge to hit Jonas. Nelson's grip on the walking stick tightened and his knuckles almost turned white.

"All the girls are looking for you," Melinda uttered sarcastically.

"Let her go back,"

Jonas ordered, looking uneasy as he wondered what Holley had come for.

"Mr. Jonas…" the bodyguard stepped forward and whispered in Jonas's ears. "That lady is saying that she is pregnant with your child."

He looked around to check if anyone was listening to their conversation. Luckily, no one could hear them.

The bodyguard didn't dare to look at Jonas. He knew how Jonas would react.

Although Nelson didn't hear anything, his anger reached its peak when he saw Jonas walk towards Holley. He grabbed his walking stick and smacked Jonas in the back. His body was shaking with anger and he lost balance and fell to the ground. Melinda lunged forward and held him. Her heart sank when she saw that Nelson's face had turned pale.

Melinda had somehow managed to get rid of Emily but there was another storm in her life in the form of Holley. Everything seemed to be tangled into a fine mess.

"Gavin, take Grandpa upstairs and let that woman in."

"No way, Mellie. I want to know why she has come here. I won't let anyone take advantage of my absence to torture you. You've been through a lot already."

Gavin quickly held Nelson's hand to support him but Nelson pushed him away. Jonas was leaning against the wall, alleviating the pain. The bodyguard looked at them and snuck out of the house before he got into trouble.

Nelson's hands were trembling with anger. But Melinda hid her annoyance and remained composed.

"Grandpa, trust me. I'll be fine."

Melinda smiled reassuringly. She was not the woman who once wallowed in self-pity and cried herself to sleep. She had become stronger and wouldn't let anyone bully her.

Although Nelson reluctantly turned to leave, he was still worried about Melinda. She endured everything without complaining. He glared at Jonas warningly and went back to his room.

Jonas and Melinda were all alone in the enormous living room. Melinda closed her eyes and sighed. She wondered what plan had Holley come up with. When she glanced at the door, she saw Holley sashaying towards Jonas with a seductive grin.

Holley was a model and always wore high heels. But she walked in flat slippers today. She ignored Melinda and turned to look at Jonas.

"Jonas, I miss you so much."

Holley pouted.

She peered at the surroundings and was relieved to find that Nelson wasn't around.

But her heart was racing in a steady rhythm as she anticipated that things could take a wrong turn.

Holley had been pregnant for more than a month but her stomach was still flat and showed no signs of pregnancy. Melinda saw Holley caressing her stomach. Hatred resided in the pit of her stomach but she tried hard not to show it.

"Holley, it's been a long time."

Melinda smiled and ordered the servant to bring a cup of tea for her. Jonas became anxious as he didn't want Melinda to find out that Holley was pregnant.

"Someone has sent cakes from your favorite store. You go to your room and rest. I'm going to take you to a party tonight," Jonas said.

"Jonas..." Melinda trailed off, her eyebrows furrowed with confusion.

"Honey, go to your room and rest. I'll be back before you know. I won't let anyone hurt you." Jonas smiled reassuringly.

Melinda was initially angry but Jonas's words seemed to calm her down. She glanced at Holley and back at Jonas, shook her head, and left for her room.

Holley's eyes widened with shock. She had never seen Jonas and Melinda get along well. She hated how Jonas treated Melinda as if she were the only girl in the world.

"Jonas, I..."

"We can talk about it later."

Jonas wriggled out of Holley's hold and took her to an isolated spot at the main villa, where no one could hear them. He also instructed his men to not let anyone in.

Holley bit her lip and looked at Jonas. The guilt was consuming her. Part of her felt that she was betraying him. But she knew that she was left with no other choice. Although Holley was sure of her decision, she was still scared.

She would lose everything if Jonas found the truth. Jonas was smart and had people everywhere. He would never forgive her if he found that she was fooling him.

"Jonas, I'm pregnant," Holley whispered, rubbing her belly.

Her heart swelled with joy. Holley had developed a strong bond with the baby irrespective of who the father was. But money was her priority.

"How long has it been?"

"More than forty days."

Holley told the truth. She knew Jonas very well. He would go to the hospital and check if she was telling the truth.

Jonas had already sent his men to the hospital to find out if Holley was pregnant or not. He had pulled a few strings and the doctor shared Holley's medical report with Jonas. Holley had been pregnant for forty six days.

Jonas knew that Holley was an attention seeker. He was surprised that Holley hadn't publicized the news about her pregnancy to turn everyone's attention towards her. Jonas sensed that something was wrong.

"Holley, we haven't been touch. Why have you come to me?"

Jonas had abstained from women and sex after he had signed the agreement with Melinda. His sharp eyes were boring into Holley's face, almost as if he was trying to dig the truth out of her. Holley shifted uncomfortably on her feet. "Err... you were drunk the other day."

That was when it dawned on him. He had attended a banquet half a month ago. He was having a bad time, so he got completely drunk. Holley was there too.

"Damn it!"

Jonas remembered staggering out of the hall with Holley. They had taken the elevator to the hotel room.

But everything was blank after that. He couldn't recollect what had happened after taking the elevator.

Jonas pursed his lips and tried hard to think but he couldn't remember anything. Holley observed Jonas's expression and was glad that he didn't remember any of it. Holley had managed to take him to a hotel room that night. But Jonas had passed out as soon as they entered the room. She tried waking him up but Jonas was completely knocked off, so she left alone. And before she was out of the hotel, she came across that loser, her baby's father. Then they had sex that night.

"Jonas, do you believe me now?"

Holley asked as a lone tear fell from her eyes.

"I suggest you abort the child."

Jonas's voice was cold and emotionless. He didn't want Holley to be the mother of his child. He knew that Nelson and Melinda would be heartbroken, so he decided to put an end to it before they found about the baby.

Jonas understood that alcohol could wreak havoc in his life. Therefore, he promised himself to not get drunk and lose control.

He planned to cut William's bonus for not watching him at the banquet. Poor William had to pay the price for it even though he was innocent.

Holley wasn't surprised by Jonas's decision. Although she didn't have the heart to get rid of the baby, abortion was the only choice she had.