Chapter 16 Then , Dylan's words slammed down like a heavy weight , leaving Alexander speechless . The standoff persisted until Mrs. Li finally pulled Alexander into the car . Before leaving , she stole a glance at Jennifer , only to find her deliberately looking away . The shop quickly filled with onlookers eager to witness the drama . Jennifer apologized to each customer , hoping the commotion hadn't ruined their meals . " You should go comfort Tiantian . I'll handle things out here . " Sensing her distress , Dylan gently nudged her toward the back room . Watching Dylan walk out , warmth flooded Jennifer's heart . He returned only when the noise outside subsided . " Thank you . " The moment he entered , Jennifer threw her arms around him . Dylan froze in surprise , letting her cling to his waist , her face buried against his abdomen . His heart hammered wildly against his ribs . " No need for thanks . " He softly smoothed her hair . Chapter 16 Just then , Tiantian bounded in and wrapped herself around Dylan too . Trapped in their double embrace , he chuckled softly . " If you keep this up , my back will ache . " Jennifer immediately pulled away , flushed with embarrassment . Sunlight stretched their three silhouettes long across the floor . In that quiet intimacy , the seeds of something deeper took root . " Dylan … could we try being together ? " Leaning against the wall , Jennifer's tentative question left her entire face . crimson . Dylan paused , then turned to her with a bright laugh . " Why should you ask first ? Will you try being with me ? " Tiantian cheered , " Say yes , sis ! Then I'll have an aunt ! " Jennifer lowered her gaze , then met Dylan's eyes steadily . " Yes , " she clearly enunciated . Bathed in sunlight , Dylan pressed her against the wall and kissed her deeply . Their shadows merged and lengthened , capturing the afternoon's sweetest moment . Alexander returned home seething . He couldn't believe another man stood beside Jennifer after mere months apart . For days , furious memories sent him smashing things in the living room . Chapte Though frightened , Mrs. Li couldn't stop him . Alexander realized his feelings too late . He'd convinced himself he never loved Jennifer . Even now , he believed he'd merely blinded himself . He pounded the table weakly , desperate to release his frustration . Mrs. Li brought out washed oranges . " Mr. Smith , if you sincerely apologize to Jennifer , she might reconsider . " " Apologize to her ? " Alexander scowled . " After she left without a word ? " " But don't you want her back ? Perhaps if Nicole and her son apologize too … .. she might return . " Mrs. Li spoke uncertainly , though she longed for Jennifer's return far more than Alexander did . If she doesn't return , her wealthy mother - in - law's life will become a meaningless existence . Alexander chuckled coldly while rubbing his temples , calling his driver . " Send someone to bring Nicole and her son here . " The moment he hung up , he exhaled deeply . When Nicole and Edward were brought back , their hair was disheveled . Alexander snorted derisively at their appearance - this was the price they deserved to pay . " Edward will accompany me to apologize to Jennifer . If she chooses to forgive you , I'll let you both leave . " Nicole's lashes fluttered as she contemplated silently . " Edward , just apologize to her . "