Mr Melendez, your wife wants divorce long ago novel

Her Spark Ignites Tonight By J.S. Caldwell 38 Summary Conrad aggressively orders the butler, Oliver, to hurry as tensions rise over punishing Jayceon. Tabitha tries to intervene, pleading with Chester to support Arabella's career ambitions instead of resorting to harsh punishment. However, Conrad dismisses her, belittling her as just a housewife. Arabella remains silent, painfully aware of the strict and oppressive Melendez family dynamics after three years of marriage to Jayceon. Chester, the family patriarch, wields absolute control, with Conrad enforcing his will mercilessly on Jayceon.

Outside the home, Jayceon and Kimberly can be defiant, but inside, they submit to the elders' authority. Arabella, from a bankrupt family, carefully avoids offending anyone. Jayceon, as the heir, is molded by Chester and Conrad, and Arabella suspects she was only allowed to work to avoid scandal after Jayceon's infidelity. Oliver returns with a whip, hesitating before striking Jayceon, who kneels before Chester as ordered. Arabella looks away, unable to watch the whipping. Tabitha breaks down in tears, begging Chester to stop.

Arabella then proposes a solution: if Chester allows her to divorce Jayceon, she will quit her job and avoid bringing shame to the family. Jayceon quickly objects, fearful of involving other family members, and pulls Arabella close, warning her not to mention divorce in front of the elders. Despite Tabitha's plea to end the punishment and focus on the upcoming shareholders' meeting, Chester remains firm, giving Arabella one week to quit her job or he will intervene at the dean's office.

Arabella asserts her right to work and independence, but Chester cruelly reminds her of her family's past poverty and dependence on Jayceon. When Arabella tries to respond, Jayceon abruptly pulls her upstairs, ending the confrontation. Continue Regular Chapter Reading Below Chapter 38 Conrad jabbed a finger toward his son, his voice sharp as he barked at the butler, Oliver Caldwell, "Move faster!" Oliver hurried away without hesitation. Tabitha watched the situation spiral dangerously close to violence, realizing they were about to punish Jayceon harshly.

She quickly stepped forward, trying to stop the impending cruelty. "Chester, Arabella wants to build a career, and that's something worth supporting. Please, let's not go through with this..." "Enough!" Conrad snapped at her, cutting her off before she could say more. "You're just a housewife. What could you possibly understand about this?" Tabitha had no words left; she fell silent under his scorn. Arabella stood quietly, rooted to the spot, saying nothing as she endured the tension.

After three years of marriage to Jayceon, she had come to understand the harsh realities of the Melendez family dynamic all too well. Chester, though aged, still held an iron grip over the family. His word was law, and no one dared to challenge him. Conrad, ever the dutiful son, never questioned Chester and was mercilessly strict with Jayceon. Tabitha was the only one who showed any compassion, but her influence was minimal here. Outside the house, Jayceon and Kimberly could be bold and defiant, but once inside these walls, they became obedient, bending to the will of their elders.

As for Arabella, coming from a bankrupt family, she had always been careful never to offend anyone. Jayceon was the heir, carefully shaped and molded by Chester and Conrad. In many ways, they were cut from the same cloth. If Jayceon hadn't cheated on her, if he hadn't needed to keep her quiet, he never would have allowed her to work in the first place-only agreeing to it to prevent a scandal. Oliver returned, carrying the whip, but hesitated before raising it. "Mr. Jayceon, please-just apologize and say something gentle to him," he pleaded softly.

Jayceon glanced at Arabella, then gently moved her aside before kneeling before his grandfather. Chester barked, "Hit him until he bows his head." With no choice but to obey, Oliver tightened his grip on the whip and prepared to strike. Arabella turned her gaze away, unable to watch. The living room was heavy with silence, broken only by the sharp crack of the whip against Jayceon's back, the sound of it being lifted again, and his muffled groans of pain. After several lashes, Tabitha's resolve broke. Tears spilled down her cheeks as her voice cracked, "Chester, please stop.

This is too much!" Arabella, who had been silent until now, seized the moment to speak. "Chester, if you want me to quit my job and not bring shame to the Melendez family, I have a solution." She thought to herself, *If Chester would just agree to let me divorce Jayceon, that would be perfect.* Oliver quickly stepped back, the whip still in his hand. Arabella's eyes fell on Jayceon's torn shirt, the red marks beneath painfully visible.

"Chester, if you allow me to divorce your grandson, then I..." "Arabella!" Jayceon's voice cut through her words sharply as he grabbed her wrist, his tone deep and commanding. Chester's sharp eyes flicked between them, assessing. "You want a divorce?" Jayceon was quick to respond, urgency lacing his voice. "Grandpa, we don't want that. This isn't what we want." Arabella quietly freed her hand. She hesitated, about to say more, but Jayceon stood suddenly, pulling her close and positioning her in front of him. His face was pale, his eyes warning as he stared at her.

"You can act out all you want at home-yell at me, fight me, whatever. But Grandpa, Mom, and Dad are here. Don't say it." Arabella lowered her gaze, falling silent. She knew Jayceon wasn't afraid of her asking for a divorce in front of their elders; he feared the involvement of Georgina and Leandro. Tabitha hurried to Arabella's side, trying to calm the situation. "Chester, he's been punished enough. The two of them know they were wrong. Let Jayceon go upstairs, and Arabella can help tend to his wounds.

We can't afford any delays with the shareholders' meeting next Monday." Still, Chester was unyielding. "I'll give you one week to quit that job. If you don't, I'll call the dean myself." Arabella's anger flickered beneath her calm exterior. "Chester, I married into the Melendez family, not sold myself. What I choose to do, what work I take-that's my freedom." Chester snorted coldly, his words cutting deep as he dredged up old wounds. "When the Palmer family went bankrupt, you, your parents, and your brother were so poor you nearly lived in a shanty.

If Jayceon hadn't paid off your family's debts, where do you think you'd be now?" Arabella's jaw clenched tightly. "I owe that to your grandson, not to you." Chester shot back fiercely, "Admit it or not, everything Jayceon has comes from the Melendez family!" Arabella opened her mouth to retort, but Jayceon grabbed her arm firmly and pulled her upstairs. Conclusion The charged atmosphere in the Melendez household reveals the deep-rooted tensions and unyielding control that define their family dynamics.

Arabella's quiet strength and Tabitha's compassion stand in stark contrast to the harshness of Chester and Conrad's authority, highlighting the struggle between tradition and personal freedom. Despite the pain and conflict, there remains a fragile thread of hope as Arabella asserts her right to autonomy, refusing to be silenced or diminished by the weight of her past or the family's expectations. This chapter poignantly captures the emotional turmoil beneath the surface of a powerful family's facade, where love, loyalty, and pride clash with the desire for independence and dignity.

Arabella's quiet defiance against Chester's iron rule hints at a growing inner strength that may challenge the family's rigid hierarchy. As the pressure mounts and the threat of divorce looms, the emotional stakes for each character become even higher, revealing cracks in their carefully constructed facades. Expect the unfolding drama to explore the fragile balance between control and freedom, as Arabella and Jayceon navigate their complicated relationship under the watchful eyes of their elders.

The coming days will test their resilience and force them to confront painful truths about love, sacrifice, and the cost of standing up for oneself in a family where tradition often trumps compassion. The question remains: how far will they go to protect their own desires without shattering the fragile peace? Lucia Morh Lucia Morh is a passionate storyteller who brings emotions to life through her words. When she's not writing, she finds peace nurturing her garden.