Mr Melendez Your Wife Wants Divorce Long Ago novel Chapter 10

Chapter 10

Kimberly had an enormous mouth. If Arabella confided in her about divorcing Jayceon, the news would spread like wildfire through the entire Melendez family within minutes.

And once that happened, her own family would inevitably find out too.

Since her mother was still hospitalized, Arabella couldn’t bring up such a heavy topic right now.

Quickly, Kimberly shifted the conversation. “It’s fine, Arabella. Let’s just shop at our mall. Pick whatever you want. Jayceon will cover it.”

Arabella nodded, but her response was hollow, as if she was numb to everything around her.

Lately, she had lost all interest in the things that used to bring her joy.

She didn’t feel like shopping at all.

When they arrived at the mall entrance, security stopped them abruptly. One guard said, “Sorry, ladies, the entire complex is fully booked today.”

Kimberly’s eyes widened in surprise. “Who in Zelmere has the authority to book out the Melendez family’s premier mall?”

Arabella tugged gently on Kimberly’s arm. “Forget it. Let’s just go somewhere else.”

Truthfully, she had only wanted some fresh air. Buying anything was never her real intention.

But Kimberly refused to back down. “Go ask who reserved it.”

Noticing how elegantly dressed Kimberly and Arabella were, the guard hesitated, unwilling to dismiss them outright. “Ladies, I’m sorry, but we’re not authorized to reveal that information.”

Kimberly shot him a warning glare. “This mall belongs to the Melendez family. I’m Kimberly Melendez, the family heiress. If you keep blocking me, I’ll have you fired immediately.”

The guards visibly shrank under her intimidating tone. Seizing the opportunity, Kimberly pulled Arabella inside the mall.

Once inside, Kimberly led Arabella to the elevator. “Let’s check out the shoe section on the third floor.”

As they stepped off the elevator, they unexpectedly ran into Jayceon.

At that moment, he was crouched down in front of a woman, helping her try on shoes.

The woman’s head was bowed, her long hair cascading over half her face, obscuring her features.

Jayceon was carefully tying the shoelace for Georgina.

Arabella’s hand flew to her chest, and the pale color drained completely from her face.

Only Georgina could get Jayceon to help put on her shoes.

The truth was clear: when Jayceon said he’d been “staying out for a few days,” he had been with Georgina.

Throughout their three years of marriage, Arabella had been the one serving and pleasing Jayceon.

He had never once thoughtfully helped her with something as simple as putting on shoes or handing her slippers.

The shocking sight rendered her frozen and foolish.

“Arabella,” Kimberly steadied her as she wobbled, teeth clenched in silent fury.

Arabella gripped Kimberly’s arm and turned away quickly.

She couldn’t afford to cause a scene.

She had to think about her parents in the hospital—and Jayceon’s reputation.

“Arabella, take Kim home now. We’ll talk tonight.”

Arabella’s vision blurred with tears, but she stared intently at Jayceon. “Since we’ve run into each other, let me meet her.”

“That’s not necessary,” Jayceon replied sharply.

Arabella pressed on, “What if I insist?”

Jayceon’s expression hardened. “Will you leave willingly, or should I have security escort you out?”

They locked eyes. Arabella’s despair broke through, and tears spilled down her cheeks. “I’d really like to see what you’d do to me for the woman you love.”

Jayceon’s low voice was edged with impatience. “Arabella, don’t make me regret marrying you.”

She stared blankly at him, biting her lower lip until it bled.

He probably already regretted it.

Without another word, she turned away in humiliation and fled.

Jayceon watched her retreat, his chest tightening painfully.

Kimberly was sobbing with fury. “Jay, if Arabella ever leaves you for good, I’ll buy coffee for everyone in Zelmere!”

With that, she spun around and ran after Arabella.

Jayceon stood silently in front of the fitting room for a moment before finally opening the door.

Georgina flinched at the look on his face.