All Chapters of Painful Divorce : Chapter 131 - Chapter 140

Inside the house, the atmosphere was warmer. Jessica walked into the kitchen to prepare something. Jonas followed, but only leaned against the doorway, watching.“What are you doing?” he asked.“Making hot chocolate." Jessica replied without turning. “So we can sleep soundly later.”Jonas gave a small smile and stepped closer. “Can I help?”Jessica glanced at him briefly, seeing the sincerity on his face. “In that case, stir this for a bit.”Jonas took the wooden spoon from her hand. As he began to stir, Jessica watched him with mixed emotions—joy, safety, and a touch of being moved. She knew very well that her husband might spend more time in operating rooms than kitchens, but tonight, his presence felt so real.  They carried two cups of hot chocolate into the living room, sitting back down on the sofa. Steam rose gently, filling the air with

Jonas turned to her, lips curling into a smile. “As long as it makes you smile like this, I’ll always join in.”With light steps, they walked toward the car. The sun was already warm, but their spirits were warmer still. The day wasn’t even noon, yet it already felt full of new stories.The car rolled slowly out of the driveway. The window was slightly open, letting in the fresh morning breeze. Jessica sat in the passenger seat, gazing outside with a smile that refused to fade. There was a kind of simple joy she rarely ever felt.“I never imagined we’d be going out to buy plant seeds together." she said, turning to Jonas.Jonas stifled a laugh. “I never imagined it either. My whole life, I’ve bought more medical textbooks than fertilizer.”Jessica nudged his arm. “Well, now you’ll learn a new world. The world of home gardening.”“All right, Teacher Chili." Jonas re

Jonas grabbed a chip and crunched it thoughtfully. “Maybe your body’s looking for something different. Sometimes tastes change.”“In that case, I’m making this part of my life,” Jessica declared with mock seriousness, even as her hand reached for another chip.Jonas burst out laughing. “You sound like you’re making a sacred vow with chilies.”Jessica shot him a playful grin. “You don’t know, maybe this is my new love after you.”Jonas feigned offense. “Oh, so I’ve lost to chilies?”Jessica pinched his arm. “Relax, chilies can’t hug me.”  The new habit continued for several days. Jonas finally gave in and began searching online for spicy recipes. They tried spicy noodles, hot soups, even salads with sambal dressing.One afternoon, Jonas came home carrying a large plastic bag. Jessica looked at him curio

Jonas nodded, then pulled a blanket around her shoulders. He leaned back, letting her head rest against his chest.His heartbeat echoed clearly in his own ears, maybe in Jessica’s too. Within that rhythm, he hid a prayer he dared not say aloud: let his hunch be true, let new life be growing inside the woman now half-asleep in his arms.When he bent down to kiss the crown of her head, he knew that whatever answer came later, their journey was already full of love. That love was more than enough to welcome whoever would someday join them.Jonas closed his eyes, letting time flow. No grand promises, no complicated words. Just the simple certainty that together, they could face anything, even the quiet mystery now growing in their lives.***Days passed with almost the same rhythm. Jessica stayed busy with her new habits: checking the chili pots, cooking spicy meals, or simply chatting with Jonas in the living room. Yet, small things began to sta

“I think,” Jessica said softly, gazing at the swirling steam above her cup, “today will be one of those days I keep in my memory for a very long time. Nothing extraordinary happened, but that’s exactly why I want to remember it.”Jonas sipped his tea slowly, then nodded. “Me too. Days like this make me feel that our home is truly alive. Not just a place with walls and a bed, but a place where we can be ourselves.”Jessica looked at him, her eyes softening. “Thank you, Jonas, for always choosing to be with me. Even when I don’t know what to do with myself.”Jonas set his cup down, reaching across the table to hold her hand. “It’s not an obligation. It’s my choice. Every day, I choose to stay by your side. I’ll keep making that choice.”Jessica’s smile bloomed simple, yet full of meaning. She didn’t reply in words, just nodded lightly.After they fin