Determined to solidify their marriage, Darwin resolved to have another child with Serenity once the current baby arrived.

This, he believed, would bring completeness to their relationship and help him move past his feelings for Alexis.

Speaking in a hushed tone, he uttered, “Once the baby arrives, we'll truly be a couple."

Serenity's expression registered a momentary freeze.

The notion of being a real couple with Darwin had never crossed her mind. In her perception, Darwin was merely a means to an end. The unexpected desire for a genuine relationship from him caught her off guard.

She forced a smile and deflected, "We can discuss that later."

A realization dawned on Darwin, prompting him to share softly, “Interestingly, Leonel and Alexis may face difficulties in the happiness department. Both have Rh-negative blood, and Alexis has a blood coagulation disorder. The odds are against them having children."

The prospect of Leonel and Alexis facing infertility lingered in the air.

Serenity gently touched her belly, contemplating that her child would be the sole heir to the Douglas family.

In the future, the child could inherit substantial wealth, combining the fortunes of both the Douglas and Fowler families.

The properties of both families would belong to her baby.

Serenity couldn't help but laugh joyfully.

A faint cough disrupted the moment, drawing Darwin's attention to the door.

His parents had arrived, and their somber expressions betrayed their unease.

Darwin's parents appeared visibly concerned.

The urgency of a phone call prompted Darwin to rush to the hospital, and his parents, suspecting a connection to Serenity, were correct in their assumption when they followed him here.

They feared Darwin might be caught in a downward spiral of irrationality.

Reflecting on the past, Darwin, driven by a sense of responsibility, married Serenity even when her troubles were unrelated to him.

Over the years, Serenity not only grappled with disability but also rejected intimacy with Darwin.

The Larson family faced the prospect of not having an heir.