Chapter 15 Alexander had been sleeping lightly these past few days . The slightest noise would wake him . Nicole being kicked out by Alexander over media reports had blown up online . Everyone condemned her for breaking up a family , calling her vicious . They said she was the real culprit who drove Jennifer away . Walking down the street , she'd constantly get hit by thrown eggs . The mother and son became targets of public criticism overnight . Even when they tried fleeing to another city , they found themselves with undocumented status . They couldn't board any form of transportation . Trapped with no escape . Alexander checked multiple airlines but found no trace of Jennifer . His heart clenched , knuckles turning white . Over a month passed without any news of Jennifer . All these years , she'd endured it alone . A rainstorm swept in outside . Alexander rubbed his temples - utterly powerless against Jennifer . Chapter 15 Now returning home meant facing only emptiness and tension . Even the housekeeper addressed him with stiff formality . The villa felt chilled , nothing but cold air circulating . Since Jennifer left , the house lost its warmth . Lights only came on when Alexander was present . Otherwise , the massive villa stood hollow . A phone call shattered the silence : " Mr. Smith , I've located Ms. Martinez . " Alexander bolted upright from his chair . " Where ? " Investigations showed she'd flown to the Regional Capital . She'd opened a coffee house there . A man named Dylan seemed particularly close to her . " What ? " Alexander's brow furrowed at another man's name . " Book my ticket . I'm going to the Regional Capital ! " He pounded the coffee table , making it shudder . Weeks passed , the coffee house business stabilizing . Dylan often brought Tiantian over during quiet hours . Chapter 15 Tiantian and Jennifer grew closer daily . Sunlight streamed through the windows as Jennifer sat by the glass . Inside , Dylan was changing Tiantian into new clothes . Customers often glanced at Dylan after getting their coffee . Gradually , he became the shop's unofficial mascot . A black car abruptly parked outside Jennifer's coffee house . She blinked - Alexander was stepping out . Jennifer's mother followed behind him . Seeing familiar figures , Jennifer's face immediately fell . " What's wrong ? " Dylan emerged just then , noticing her expression . " Nothing . Just enemies showing up . " Jennifer turned toward the back , but Alexander seized her wrist . " What are you doing ? " Startled , she tried pulling free . The more she struggled , the tighter his grip . " Jennifer , come home with us , please ? Stop being stubborn . " Her mother broke the silence first . Chapter 15 " Jennifer , " Alexander's voice hardened , " I never agreed to the divorce . It means nothing . " " Let go , Alexander . We're divorced . It's all there in black and white . " Jennifer winced in pain as he yanked her arm , her face darkening . As tensions rose , Dylan shoved Alexander aside and pulled Jennifer back . " You okay ? " His gentle tone brought her a sliver of comfort . Dylan positioned himself between Alexander and Jennifer , his eyes delivering an unflinching warning . Alexander glared at the unfamiliar man , jaw clenched . " What's between us is none of your business . " He tried to push past Dylan , but the man stood firm as a shield : " Unless I'm mistaken , Miss Martinez divorced you . Legally , you're strangers now . " Dylan's words cut like knives , each syllable piercing Alexander's chest . Jennifer exhaled slowly behind his protective frame . With him here , fear dissolved . " If you keep harassing her , Mr. Smith , I'll gladly outlast you . "