Mr Melendez,Your Wife Wants Divorce Long ago novel Chapter 365

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**Her Spark Ignites Tonight**
**By J.S. Caldwell**
**Chapter 365**

The atmosphere in the room grew thick with tension as Sir’s voice took on a steely edge. “So, it seems we have no choice but to accept that it has to be her, then?” he demanded, his eyes narrowing on Jayceon, searching for any hint of defiance.

Jayceon, however, stood firm, his voice unwavering as he replied, “Yes!” The single word echoed in the silence, a declaration of his intentions that left no room for doubt.

Conrad’s hands quivered with barely contained fury, his frustration boiling over. “The date for your engagement to the Collins girl is already set,” he thundered, his voice rising with each word. “Remarry that woman? Don’t even think about it!” His tone was final, as if he believed his words alone could alter the course of fate.

Unable to remain silent any longer, Kim rose from her seat, her heart pounding in her chest. “Dad, my sister-in-law has a name! Can you please stop referring to her as ‘that woman’?” Her voice trembled slightly, but her resolve was unyielding. “Can’t you show a little respect?”

Conrad, his finger jabbing toward Kim, turned his ire toward Jayceon. “Look at this! Just look! Ever since you married that woman, she’s tainted every single one of you. Even your sister now dares to speak back to her elders!” His face was a mask of rage, the veins in his neck bulging as he continued, “Ever since that woman stepped foot in this house, it has been nothing but chaos! Not a single moment of peace!”

Tabitha, nearly speechless with indignation, could no longer hold back her anger. She pointed an accusatory finger at Conrad, her voice rising above the din. “Conrad, if I hadn’t been putting up with you all these years, this family would have crumbled long ago! Don’t you dare shift the blame onto Arabella!” Her eyes blazed with fury, and it was clear she was done with the blame game.

Suddenly, Sir erupted, his voice booming like thunder. “All of you, shut up!” He rose slowly from his chair, leaning heavily on his cane, his cloudy eyes fixing on each of them with an intensity that demanded silence.

“Jay,” he warned, his tone low and grave, “your father has been humiliated by the Palmer family. I will not let that go unaddressed. If you wish for us to leave the Palmers in peace, you will proceed with your engagement to Amanda.” The weight of his words hung heavily in the air, a threat cloaked in familial duty.

Jayceon stood his ground, his spirit unyielding. “I am the master of my own fate,” he declared firmly. “I will absolutely not get engaged to Amanda.” His heart raced, fueled by a determination that he could not shake.

Tabitha, feeling the exhaustion seep into her bones, let out a long sigh. The games played by both Sir and Conrad were nothing but tactics, devoid of any warmth or genuine care. With the two stubborn old men creating such a ruckus, they were only stoking the flames of conflict with the Palmer family. If her son truly wished to remarry Arabella, the odds were stacked against him.

The tension in the room was palpable, a thick fog of unresolved emotions. Seizing the moment, Samuel stood up, his voice steady and calm. “Mr. Melendez, we are all family here. We can resolve this without anger. Please, let’s not escalate things further.” He turned to Jayceon, concern etched on his face. “Jayceon is in no condition to endure this. He needs to return to the hospital, and having him here is only serving to fuel your anger. Allow me to take him back so you can cool down.”

Kimberly caught Samuel’s eye, understanding the unspoken message. She quickly grabbed her purse, her heart racing. “Um, I’ll go bring the car around,” she said, eager to help.

As Samuel assisted Jayceon in standing, Oliver rushed over, his expression frantic. “Mr. and Mrs. Collins have heard that the young master was hospitalized after getting injured while saving his ex-wife. They came to the hospital but couldn’t find him, so now they’re here to visit,” he reported, his voice tinged with urgency.