Chapter 9 +25 BONUS I forcefully pulled Alexander up and pointed to the overpass not far away , saying , " Jump from there , and I'll forgive you . " That overpass wasn't very high for most people , but Alexander had severe acrophobia . Ever since his father jumped from the 18th floor and died in front of him , he had developed a severe fear of any high places . What normal people could jump from , he absolutely couldn't . I wanted Alexander to back down when faced with this challenge . However , I ultimately underestimated how desperate Alexander had become . He ran toward the overpass without hesitation Although his face was as pale as a sheet , his eyes showed reckless determination . He closed his eyes and jumped from there . He fell into the water below the overpass and didn't climb ashore for a long time . Standing in front of me , soaking wet , he gave me a pleasing smile . " Isabella , you said if I jumped from there , you'd forgive me ! I did it , so will you forgive me now ? " I closed my eyes , feeling somewhat irritated . I suddenly found Alexander's persistent pestering very annoying . " I lied to you . I won't forgive you , not ever ! " Alexander looked at me with shock in his eyes , as if he hadn't understood what I was saying . A mocking look appeared on my face . " What , not used to being lied to ? But lying is what you're best at , isn't it? After all , you've told so many lies for Charlotte and Pearl " Alexander lowered his head . The water from his body had formed a small puddle beneath him , making him look even more disheveled . Seeing his pitiful appearance , I felt disgusted and spoke even more harshly . " I won't go back with you , and I won't let you stay by my side . We're already divorced . Stop saying you didn't sign the divorce papers . You know our problem was never about pieces of papers . " Just like when we got our marriage certificate , you still refused to publicly acknowledge that you were married . You wouldn't even let Kimmy call you Dad ! " Alexander , don't you think it's ridiculous? Your own biological daughter could only call you Uncle Alex ! What , are you her stepfather or something ? " Every time I think about this , I hate you all over again . Do you think just because you came here today to say sorry , we should be grateful and go back with you ? I'm telling you , it's impossible . No matter what happens in the future , Kimmy and I no longer have anything to do with you . " The biggest mistake I ever made was not stopping Kimmy when she gave you those 100 forgiveness coupons . That gave you so many opportunities to hurt us without consequence ! " And don't apologize to us anymore , because your apologies are worthless . Kimmy and I won't accept them , and we certainly won't forgive you ! " My words left Alexander speechless , his eyes full of regret and guilt . After a long moment , he finally spoke in a hoarse voice , his eyes reddened " Bella , what will it take for you to forgive me ? " I pointed forcefully toward the outside . " Get out and never appear in front of me again . Even breathing the same air as you makes me sick . " After saying this , I didn't look at Alexander again and turned around to stride away . I found Mark and Kimmy at the park just as they were walking back with their art supplies . Seeing Kimmy's and Mark's matching warm smiles , my previously tense mood relaxed .