Jennifer gave a look , and Dylan took Tina out . Dylan knew they needed to sort things out , and even if he stepped in , it wouldn't change the outcome . So he hoped Jennifer would speak up and free herself from the past . He took Tina out , but his eyes never left Jennifer . Alexander sat down and found Jennifer unfamiliar . " Jennifer , I'm sorry . " Alexander spoke slowly , watching as Jennifer's hands paused on the ceramic . " No need for sorry , because I don't plan to forgive you . You made my sincere love all those years seem ridiculous . " Jennifer replied without looking at him . " After you left , the house changed a lot . It's not warm or lively anymore . Every time I come home , it's cold and quiet . " " What happened before was my fault . I really don't know how things got this way . " Alexander knew it was too late for regrets . All he could do was lose with some dignity . The pottery studio fell silent . Jennifer looked up and said , " I won't go back . Because not everything can be fixed with an apology . " Alexander's eyes glistened with tears , and memories of his time with Jennifer flashed before him . Jennifer felt a sudden relief after speaking her mind . She had long wanted to break free from that home , the one that stripped her of all dignity . A tear rolled down Alexander's check . He now realized Jennifer would never forgive him . They looked at each other , but the light in their eyes was gone . Alexander froze for a moment , then stood up and walked forward . As he passed Dylan , he shot him a glance . His gaze was intense , fixed on Jennifer without wavering . Maybe Dylan really could make her happy . Jennifer wouldn't go back with him , and he knew they would be strangers from now on . Seeing Alexander come out , Dylan stepped in . He didn't even look at him . Alexander's heart sank . It was truly over between him and Jennifer . He dragged his feet to the car , rested his arm on the window , and watched Dylan and Jennifer's intimacy inside . His heart crumpled . He started the Chapter 22 car and drove off . Watching the car disappear into the distance , Jennifer breathed a sigh of relief . All those years of love and time vanished with the car . Dylan leaned over and asked , " What's wrong ? " She shook her head and kept molding the clay . The dark clouds in her heart dissipated with Dylan's words . Tina was still playing with clay nearby , smiling at them now and then . Jennifer chuckled and bent down to pat her head . The three sat together . Dylan held Jennifer's hand , placed Tina's hand on top of theirs , and together they molded a cute little bear . Sunlight bathed their faces , and the air wrapped them in warmth and peace . After that , it rained for several days straight in Regional Capital . " Uncle , Aunt ! Look at my drawing ! " The girl held the painting up to Jennifer , her eyes brimming with anticipation . The sudden shift in address made Jennifer blush , freezing in place . Jennifer forced a smile as she looked at her , then pinched her cheek . Ħ Suddenly , the silhouette of a middle - aged woman appeared outside the door . Her gaze sharpened before she recognized her biological mother . The woman who had dragged her into the abyss and saw her as a stepping stone for social climbing .