Chapter 17 Edward hesitated and refused to agree until Alexander's expression turned icy . Only then did he nod silently . Alexander's chest felt heavy now . Every wrong he'd done to Jennifer had come back like a boomerang . For several days straight , Jennifer and Dylan stayed busy at the shop . With him and Tiantian around , Jennifer gradually let go of the past . Sunlight streamed through the window today , painting the scene like a watercolor painting . Dylan would soon leave for a business trip with his film crew , leaving him worried about Jennifer . " Tiantian , take good care of your aunt while I'm away . Don't let anyone bully her , " Dylan said , squatting to hold Tiantian's hands . Tiantian's eyes sparkled . " Don't worry ! " She even high - fived Dylan before . he left . Jennifer was cleaning the counter when that familiar car pulled up outside again . Dylan released Tiantian's hands , looked up , and his face immediately . darkened . Jennifer averted her gaze and drew the shop's curtains . " Want me to handle it ? " Dylan asked Jennifer seriously . " It's fine . I can manage . " Jennifer walked straight outside . The black car idled outside , Alexander making no move to exit . Dylan naturally placed a hand on Jennifer's shoulder . After a long moment , Edward finally stepped out . He scanned the coffee house before speaking softly to Jennifer , " Auntie , I'm sorry . I shouldn't have pulled you down the steps that day . " His voice was barely audible . " Louder ! " a voice called from the car . Edward repeated his apology at full volume . Jennifer felt nothing but disgust , vividly recalling how he'd feigned innocence after causing her fall . Using a child to win forgiveness was utterly pathetic . " I've built my own life now . Besides , you and I have no ties left . Please stop bothering me . " Jennifer turned to close the door . " Wait ! " Alexander emerged , adjusting his tie . " I came to apologize today ! I was wrong before ! But the truth is Edward isn't my child . Nicole fabricated it . I've never betrayed you ! " His pleading tone met Jennifer's back . " Jennifer- " The shop door slammed shut before he could finish . " If you won't forgive me , I'm not leaving . " Receiving no response , he stood rigidly before suddenly kneeling rigidly right there . " Want me to shoo him away ? " Dylan asked , massaging Jennifer's tense shoulders . " But this is my personal mess . I don't want to drag you and Tiantian into it . " " What's that ? Aren't Tiantian and I family now ? Can't let you face this harassment alone . " Dylan teased lightly , tapping her nose . " Thank you both . " Jennifer looked at Dylan and Tina and smiled contentedly . She had never experienced such peace with Alexander . Just thinking about it made Jennifer happy . Alexander kept kneeling on the ground until the sun set , with no sign of Jennifer coming out . Even after darkness fell , Alexander remained kneeling in the same spot .