Mr Melendez,Your Wife Wants Divorce Long ago novel Chapter 101

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**Her Spark Ignites Tonight**
**By J.S. Caldwell**
**Chapter 101**

Jay found himself caught in a moment of indecision, his mind racing as he weighed his options. After a brief pause, he finally nodded in agreement.

Georgina slipped into the car, her movements deliberate as she rummaged through her bag, finally producing a child’s drawing that she held up with a sense of pride mixed with apprehension.

When she spoke again, her voice was laced with caution, “Leandro’s teacher has given the class an assignment for the break—a family portrait that includes everyone, and Leandro, in his innocent creativity, decided to include you. I made some adjustments to it. Would you help me color it in?”

Jay hesitated, his eyes flicking from the drawing to the colored pencils she extended toward him. He didn’t reach out to take them. Instead, he turned his gaze back to Georgina. “You seem to be visiting here quite a bit these days,” he remarked, curiosity tinged with a hint of concern.

Georgina, avoiding his piercing gaze, quickly replied, “It’s not just occasionally; I’ve been coming here every single day for the past week.”

Noticing the confusion etched on Jay’s face, Georgina felt compelled to elaborate. “My sister-in-law’s parents live nearby, and they’ve been dealing with some family issues lately. So I’ve been here to lend a hand.”

Gradually, the skepticism in Jay’s eyes began to dissipate, replaced by a gentler demeanor. “Georgina, I don’t belong in Leandro’s family portrait. You can’t shield the truth from him,” he said softly, a hint of sadness in his voice.

Georgina’s smile faltered, her expression hardening as she observed Jay’s reaction. Her heart ached at the sight of his resolute face, and she felt a sting of injustice as her eyes began to glisten with unshed tears. “Jay, Leandro should never have been brought into this world. He’s cursed, just like I am. He dreams of having a father, but you know the sacrifices I’ve made for you over the past six years. I could never imagine marrying anyone else. Just think of this as fulfilling one small wish of his. I promise, it won’t happen again.”

As she spoke, Georgina pressed the colored pencils into Jay’s hands once more, her eyes pleading for understanding.

Jay’s eyelashes fluttered momentarily, betraying the internal struggle within him. He cast his gaze downward, lost in thought for what felt like an eternity before finally accepting the colored pencils from her grasp. With a deep breath, he focused intently on the family portrait, his strokes filled with vibrant colors that seemed to breathe life into the paper.

After a while, he handed the completed drawing back to Georgina. Recognizing the moment to retreat gracefully, she exited the car with a sense of triumph.

As she watched Jay’s car drive away, a smirk crept onto her lips, a mixture of satisfaction and determination. As long as Leandro existed, he would serve as a constant reminder to Jay of the sacrifices she had made for him.

Meanwhile, Samuel lounged against the hood of his sleek sports car, his expression one of disdain as he regarded Georgina. “No matter how much you scheme, you’ll never be part of the Melendez family. It would be wise for you to stop trying,” he declared, his tone dripping with condescension.

Georgina, undeterred, glanced around before striding confidently toward him. She forced a smile, attempting to bridge the gap between them. “Samuel, we’ve known each other for years. Why do you always treat me with such hostility?”

Samuel shrugged, his hands raised in mock innocence. “I’m not hostile; I just can’t tolerate filth.”

Georgina’s expression soured at his words, but she knew better than to provoke him. Samuel was Jay’s closest friend, and offending him could have repercussions she couldn’t afford.