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.