Chapter 18 A light rain began to fall intermittently , and Edward stood beside him . holding an umbrella . Jennifer turned off the shop lights , drew the curtains of the floor - to- ceiling window , and headed straight upstairs without even glancing at Alexander outside . Back in the room , Dylan lay on the bed telling Tiantian a bedtime story . The two had been living together for a while , so compared to the initial awkwardness , Jennifer felt much more relaxed now . Since moving in with Dylan , the loneliness she once felt had completely vanished . Wasn't this the life Jennifer had always dreamed of ? Stable , peaceful , and secure - no more lying back - to - back in silence at night . Instead , they sat cross - legged on the bed for hours , whispering about future plans . Tiantian sprawled nearby with picture books , sometimes crawling over to have Jennifer coax her to sleep . After Jennifer showered , Dylan was already asleep beside her . His breathing steady , she tucked him in . She turned on the hallway light and saw Alexander still kneeling outside . Chapter 18 The car must've taken Edward home , since it was gone now . She hated Alexander - his lies , the pain he caused . She cherished her new life , and for him , only disappointment remained . The next morning , Jennifer rose early to see Dylan off on his business . trip . Before Tiantian woke , she started packing his clothes . Dylan , still groggy , pulled Jennifer into his arms after washing up . He noticed his clothes neatly ironed at the foot of the bed . " You've worked hard . " Dylan ruffled her hair . He took his luggage and kissed Jennifer's forehead . Tiantian shyly looked away . " Get going ! It's late . " Jennifer urged , lifting Tiantian from the bed They got into the car , settling Tiantian in the back seat and buckling her in . Jennifer sat in the passenger seat , heart fluttering as she watched Dylan's profile . At the airport , Dylan unloaded the luggage while Tiantian stayed in the back seat with her picture book . Jennifer took the keys , gazing at him tenderly . " Stay safe . Call me if anything happens . " Dylan leaned down , brushing her hair aside . Jennifer pressed close , then reluctantly pulled back . " Take care . Tiantian and I will wait for you . " Dylan wiped her tear and smiled at Tiantian . " Listen to your aunt , okay ? " Tiantian nodded from the car . Dylan walked inside , his figure stretching , blurring in Jennifer's sight until he vanished around the corner - turning once to wave . For the first time , Jennifer felt the ache of parting . In that moment , she knew she had hope , an anchor . And a home . Driving back with Tiantian , she spotted Alexander's car parked outside the shop again . Jennifer just found him tiresome . Silently gripping Tiantian's hand , she headed inside . " Jennifer . " Alexander stopped her . " What do you want ? " Jennifer snapped . Edward , standing nearby , looked at Tina and wanted to take her hand . " What are you trying to do ? " Jennifer shielded Tina behind her , but Edward kept saying sorry . Chapter 11 " You're so rude , I don't want to play with you . " Tina looked askance at Edward , occasionally making faces at him . Alexander stepped forward , looking at her , " I was wrong before , but believe me , I really love you . Can you give me a chance ? Come home with me ? I've already kicked Nicole and Edward out . Can we just live well together from now on ? " Jennifer glanced at him , her eyes full of disgust . " Alexander , you really disappoint me . How can I forget the hurt and neglect you put me through ? I've clearly decided to start a new life , why do you still come to pester me ? " " I just want to win you back . I don't think we should be like this . " " We shouldn't be like this , but we are . Now I'm very happy , and I hope you won't bother me again . " Jennifer spoke resolutely, unwilling to stay . Alexander kept pressing forward , pestering her step by step . Just as he was about to drag Jennifer away , Tina bit him . " Ah ! " Alexander let go in pain , not expecting the child to be so strong . " Alexander , there's no future for us . 02.201 Chapter 18 Because my heart has already died once for you , and I won't repeat that mistake . Please take care of yourself . " As soon as she finished speaking , she left Alexander standing there alone .