With sincerity, he added, “Alexis, they are anticipating a child. Can what Leonel feels for you truly be labeled as love?"

A conversation with Darwin was the last thing Alexis desired.

Her only desire was to retreat to the hotel room, ridding herself of the lingering scent of perfume.

Fixing her gaze on Darwin, she questioned, "If you believe the child belongs to Leonel, address him directly. Why involve me? I'm not married to Leonel. When resolving conflicts, it's inappropriate to drag in third parties, don't you think? Conversely, if I were Leonel's wife, there would be no need to update you on Serenity's position and circumstances, would there?"

Darwin found himself at a loss for words.

He couldn't find a logical explanation, so he tried to evoke her empathy.

Gazing at Alexis, Darwin uttered in a hushed tone, "You're not married, are you? Can't you grant that child the gift of a complete family?"

Alexis found herself taken aback.

She couldn't fathom that these words were coming from Darwin.

She regarded Darwin with a bewildered stare, as if questioning his sanity.

Under the discomfort of Alexis' gaze, Darwin mustered a smile and added, "Alexis, if you part ways with Leonel, the world is still your oyster. But Serenity is in a different situation. She only has Leonel."

Alexis responded with a faint smile. "I recall that you are Serenity's ex-husband."

A subtle stiffness crept into Darwin's demeanor.

At that moment, Leonel returned from outside and spotted Alexis and Darwin in the hotel lobby, engaged in what appeared to be a tense exchange. A frown was etched across Leonel's face.

"What's happening?"

Leonel intervened, pulling Alexis close. Addressing Darwin, he continued, "If you have something to discuss, speak to me. Why involve Alexis?"

The hotel lobby bustled with people, and the trio stood out among the crowd with their striking looks.

They drew the attention of onlookers, their presence capturing the interest of those passing by.

Witnessing Leonel and Alexis side by side, Darwin, in addition to empathizing with Serenity's predicament, experienced a peculiar sensation.

The tableau before him seemed uniquely captivating. Darwin thought Leonel and Alexis were no longer an item, and he had divorced Serenity. In that moment, he believed he might still have a chance.