The more Alston was satisfied with Jerry, the more disappointed he was with Jonas. Queena had
contacted Jerry before, and she knew him well. Now seeing him so humble, she felt something was
wrong.
"Linda, let's go back."
No one said a word. Jonas walked upstairs to the bedroom with his arm around Melinda's waist. If he
didn't get along well with his father in the past, he usually went to the small villa where he stayed.
But the situation was different today. Jerry stood there like a tortoise that had taken over a territory, he
would give up on the territory if he left at any time.
Jonas was so proud that he wouldn't allow him to do such a thing.
Queena heard this, being afraid that his action would piss off Alston, she explained, "Linda is pregnant.
She hasn't had a rest this day. Take her to the bedroom to have a rest."
Melinda immediately pretended to be a little tired. Alston didn't say anything, but Jerry looked
thoughtfully at her lower abdomen.
He lurked as a sinister viper, which made her flesh creep and she sped up her pace.
In the end, it was Jonas that followed her steps to leave. They went back to the bedroom upstairs. The
moment the door was closed, Melinda breathed a sigh of relief.
The atmosphere just now was really depressing.
She took a look at Jonas and saw the disappointment and indignation on his face. She knew that what
his father had done had hurt Jonas's heart.
Melinda held the hand of Jonas, and smiled to his perplexed look.
He said her smile could cure all his pain. The tenderness in her eyes was like a clear spring water to
calm his restless heart. Jonas reached out and rubbed Melinda's head.
"I'm fine."
Melinda knew him well. She knew that there was still a huge knot in the heart of Jonas. But she was
not clear about the situation now, and what Jonas had done in the living room just now was a little
impulsive.
"Jerry... Anyway, he is your father's child. It's natural for him to come back," Melinda said after she
hesitated for a while, and when she saw the gloom on Jonas's face again, she knew that he must have
thought a lot.
She patted his hands and looked at him with an innocent look in her eyes. She wanted him to hear
what she said.
"I was surprised too." The entire family had known about Jerry's identity, but Alston didn't take him back
until now. There must be something they didn't know.
"He just doesn't trust me," Jonas said. He was hurt by his father. He had been working hard in the
company to root out Aron's power. And over the years, the power in the Soaring Group had been
transferred to Jonas and his father.
However, Alston seemed not satisfied with his development. He wanted more.
"Dad and grandpa have handed the company over to you for such a long time, naturally they believe
you. Don't deny yourself because of such trifles."
Hearing this, Melinda knew that Jonas was being stubborn. She could not help but persuade him.
Jonas turned a deaf ear to her, and he felt very disappointed. After doing so much, it seemed to be a
joke for him.
"That's because I'm the only child in Gu family," said Jonas. The reason why Nelson regarded him
seriously was that Nelson was displeased by Aron's actions and he liked Melinda.
But now, the appearance of Jerry and his father's attitude made Jonas feel an unprecedented sense of
crisis.
He never had such feelings when dealing with Aron.
"You are still a little irritable now, so you don't know the true nature of these things. And your attitude in
the living room was very bad, you know?"
The appearance of Jerry infuriated Jonas. Coupled with his attitude, it showed the gap between them.
Melinda did not miss the disappointment flashed across the eyes of Alston.
Therefore, she hoped that Jonas could calm down by this time.
"You need to calm down now. Don't lose your temper with father again, okay?"
Melinda said seriously. She followed Jonas upstairs just now in order to remind him of this matter.
Seeing Alston's attitude, it was certain that Jerry would go back to the Gu family.
They had to face it sooner or later. They had no idea about it earlier today, so they were a little
panicked.
"I'm not angry," Jonas said. His voice was as cold as ice, and the indifference on his face made him
look as if nobody should get close to him.
"But you are still upset, aren't you?"
Melinda said in a gentle tone, and her eyes seemed to see through what kind of person Jonas was.
Under such eyes, Jonas felt that there was no place for him to hide.
He did feel uncomfortable in his heart. In this family, he had no sense of belonging. His parents were in
discord, and they had their own children. He was the most righteous one in the eyes of outsiders, but in
fact, he was also the most pathetic one.
Thanks to Nelson's patronage over the years, otherwise, no one would know what Jonas looked like
now.
Seeing that Jonas didn't answer her, Melinda didn't know if he had heard it or not, but since he had said
what should be said, she had no other choice.
"Linda, you are pregnant now. Take care of yourself and don't let the matter affect your mood." Jonas
changed the topic. He couldn't help but gently caress her belly.
Now, he had a sense of belonging because of Melinda and the child.
Therefore, he would protect them well anyway.
"Well, I believe that you will handle everything well." Melinda nodded with a smile. She was deeply
grateful for the coming of this child when she saw the tender expression on Jonas's face.
The two of them talked more about the things happened around them. Hearing that, Melinda felt a bit
tired. As soon as she finished saying that, she leaned against the arms of Jonas and fell asleep.
Since Jonas had settled her in the bed, thinking of the person downstairs, he finally went downstairs.
The atmosphere downstairs was still as dull as before, but Jerry was not as reserved as at first, and he
found a seat under the guidance of Alston.
Alston rarely paid attention to things at home. But today, he had held a so-called family meeting for
Jerry. Even Yulia, who did not have much sense of existence at home, sat upright in her seat.
Nelson sat at the head of the table, with Alston and Queena sitting on one side. Jerry was next to
Alston, and Melissa selected a farthest seat for him.
Aron and his son, Rey, also arrived there.
Their seats were close to Yulia's, and the seat next to Queena was apparently reserved for Jonas.
The living room was quiet. After the servant finished greeting, she left quietly.
"What kind of meeting are you having today?" Aron instantly looked at Jerry.
His eyes were relatively narrow and long. When he slightly narrowed his eyes, it seemed to be smiling,
but in fact, he was looking at him.
Sitting next to him, Rey was also very surprised to see Jerry. He was a bit nearsighted and without
glasses today, so at the first sight he almost recognized Jerry as Jonas.
But it was different if only he felt carefully. Jonas would never sit next to his father like this, even with a
smile on his face.
"This is my son, Jerry," Alston said calmly. He had just told everyone that Jerry was his son, which
proved that he had made up his mind to take Jerry back.
"No wonder his eyes and brows look quite like Jonas's," Aron said with an understanding look, but his
words were full of a frivolous sneer. Jonas just went downstairs and did not come over, but he had
heard their conversation.
When he heard that he looked like Jerry, he felt disgusted.
"Why are you still standing there? Come here for the meeting."
When Alston saw Jonas coming downstairs, he became impatient. The whole family was sitting as he
gave him the order to the meeting. Aron and his son came as well. But Jonas had been waiting
upstairs.
He asked a servant to urge him, but he was told that the second floor was a forbidden area and they
were not allowed to go upstairs without the order of Jonas.
His pride was ruined. Fortunately, he was at home. If he were outside, Alston would have vomited a
mouthful of blood.
Queena looked up at Alston, her expression was very serious, even filled with hatred. She didn't care
about the past, but this time, she really hated this man.
She knew long ago that her husband was unreliable. Fortunately, the child had grown up and Jonas
was her strongest backer. She couldn't help but feel a little relieved when Jonas appeared.
"Meeting. What do you want to talk about between us?" Jonas said with a cold smile, and then looked
at Jerry with a faint surprise, as if saying, why was this outsider still sitting here?
"Jonas!"
Alston shouted at her harshly. With close observation, one could see the veins on his forehead were
popping. The crystal lamp in the living room slapped on his face, and there was no tenderness in it.
Although he was in a rage, the attitude of Jonas didn't change at all.
"I will cooperate if you are going to have a meeting. But it is not appropriate if there is outsider present
in the family meeting," Jonas said mockingly. He was referring to Jerry.
The atmosphere between them was a little tense. Queena looked very worried and wanted Jonas to
stop being stubborn at such a critical moment.
"He is your younger brother. Today's meeting is held for him," Alston said seriously. He frowned with
hatred.
They three really looked like each other when they stood together, but their temperament was quite
different. Jonas had always been cold as ice, and Alston had a strong disposition while Jerry had
always been slippery.
Compared to them, Jonas was at a loss.
"Oh," Jonas responded indifferently. Then as if he knew nothing, he took the car key and went out of
the villa directly.
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