A sudden urge for a cigarette overcame Darwin.

Leaning against the door, he spoke softly after a prolonged pause, "In a way. Serenity, the truth is, we never truly started a relationship, so breaking up isn't even applicable."

Serenity's expression gradually turned cold. After a brief silence, she uttered sharply, “Admit it, Darwin. The person you've always liked is Alexis, isn't it?"

Darwin gazed silently at the woman before him.

Though an object of his pity, he had no love left for his ex-wife.