It's filled with thoughts of Leonel, not you. She's carrying a child for Leonel. Are you still willing to shoulder responsibility for her?

Are you out of your mind?"

Darwin's admission came with a gulp. "I want to marry her again."

Just as Freddie was about to lose his temper, Diana succumbed to the emotional turmoil and fainted.

“Darwin, are you insane?"

Amidst the chaos, Diana was rushed to the emergency room for urgent medical attention due to a cerebral hemorrhage requiring surgery.

Freddie's hands trembled as he signed the documents.

Unable to contain his frustration, he slapped Darwin once more. “If anything happens to your mom, stay away and never return. You don't even prioritize your parents over such a woman. What's the use of raising you?"

“Dad, I am sorry."

Ignoring the red mark on his face, Darwin anxiously awaited outside the operating room, watching the door intently.

A grave message about Diana's critical condition reached Freddie, who struggled to sign it.

Weakened, Freddie found a bench to sit on, while Darwin, standing by the operating room door, stared into the distance, consumed by worry.

Serenity approached, cradling her waist, and attempted to address Freddie.

Before she could utter a word, Freddie, with red eyes, barked, “Leave!

I don't want to see you, and neither does Darwin's mother. Miss Flores, we may not be rigid traditionalists, but we decidedly reject your presence. As long as I'm alive, you won't step foot into the Larson residence again unless Darwin chooses you and returns overseas. But then, he won't be my son anymore."

Overwhelmed, Darwin couldn't help but call Freddie ‘Dad. '

Freddie averted his gaze, unwilling to engage further.

Serenity, biting her lips, interjected, “Don't blame him, Darwin. I might not have fully understood their perspective, but my commitment to you is genuine. I sincerely desire a life with you."

Serenity then appealed to Freddie, saying, "Can you give me a chance?"

Freddie ignored her.