Leonel nodded, contemplating whether he should attend Diana's funeral in person or delegate the task to his secretary.

Ultimately, he chose to have his secretary make the trip, as he wished to avoid the presence of Serenity, which might evoke strong negative emotions.

Despite his absence, members of both the Fowler and Larson families, including Waylen, Rena, Marcus, and Elva, attended Diana's funeral as friends.

A week elapsed, and Alexis encountered Darwin.

In this brief span, Darwin appeared as if a layer of skin had been peeled away, rendering him gaunt.