Chapter 18 The parents shouted . " Look how gloomy his face is ! " " That love wrecker really crossed the line this time . " " Everyone record this ! She's about to get what she deserves ! " The crowd buzzed with anticipation , waiting for Alex's next move . Cathy was so sure of her position , certain Alex would choose her . However , Alex pushed away her outstretched hand and stared intently at me and Iris . That's when Iris stepped forward , tugging Alex's sleeve . Her innocent eyes looked up at him , confused . " Daddy , why is that boy calling you his daddy too ? " Before Alex could answer , Tyler shoved her hard . " Stop calling him that , you stupid brat ! " " I guess I didn't hurt you enough earlier . " " He's MY dad ! I'll kill you for trying to steal him ! " Tyler raised his fist again . Just then , Alex grabbed Tyler and warned him through gritted teeth , " Don't touch her ! " Tyler lost his balance and crashed onto the pavement . His elbow scraped raw against the concrete , drawing blood . His screams pierced the air . Casey rushed to his side and hugged her son . In pain , she said , " Alex , how could you do this to Taylor ? He is a poor child . His father has been absent since he was little . You promised to treat him as if he were your own son ... " But Alex ignored her . He knelt beside Iris . " Sweetheart , are you hurt ? " Iris , who used to adore her father , shrank back in fear . She buried herself in my arms , watching him like a wounded animal . Alex's face crumpled at her reaction . Just then , a black Mercedes and several police cruisers pulled up . A man in an expensive suit hurried over , looking apologetic . " Ms. Ella , I apologize for the delay . Traffic was awful . " " The divorce papers are ready . " " And I brought officers to handle the assault charges . " Seeing the lawyer's deference , Cathy exploded . " You desperate bitch ! Hiring actors now ? " Chapter 18 The parents jumped in . " Just a golddigger pretending to be some CEO . " " She actually thinks sleeping with Alex makes her somebody ? " " Called the cops on herself - how pathetic ! " Once , I could endure everything for the sake of my love with Alex . But today , she has crossed my bottom line , which is laying hands on my child Iris . I turned to the officers , my voice steady . " These people assaulted me , vandalized my car , destroyed millions in artwork , and her son deliberately injured my daughter with a wire . " " I want them charged . No deals . " The once - bold parents started to squirm . But some still shouted . " Stand your ground ! We're protecting marriage here ! " " Right ! We're fighting for morality ! Everyone supports us ! " The crowd cheered , boosting their fading courage . The officer surveyed the damage , his expression darkening . " Assault , vandalism , and child abuse in broad daylight ? " He started documenting evidence . Cathy stood tall , not caring at all . " Officer , kids sometimes play roughly , and none of the damaged items were bought with her money . " The parents chimed in desperately . " Exactly ! It all belongs to Mr. Winters ! " " What right does a mistress have to complain ? " " She's just trying to scam money ! " Cathy grabbed Alex's arm . " Honey , you wouldn't allow this woman to squander your money like this , would you ? " Alex yanked away like her touch burned . " She's my wife , and no one can interfere with how she spends my money ! " Cathy froze , staring at him in shock . The crowd fell silent , confused . " What's happening ? " As everyone watched , Alex walked slowly toward me . Alex sighed . He bent down and reached out his hand to me , trying to pull me up . " It's not what you think , Ella . I can explain ... " Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!