Darwin said with a frosty detachment once his emotions settled, "That only happened after our divorce. Serenity, let's handle this the right way. As for remarrying, let's drop the idea."

This left Serenity visibly shocked.

She was in disbelief. How could Darwin turn her away now, especially after he promised to care for her forever when he took her hand?

Why did he suddenly change?

Confused and emotional, she asked him, “Darwin, are you abandoning me?

What am I supposed to do now? And what about my baby?"

Darwin's response was cold and unyielding. "The child's real father should take responsibility."

Serenity lashed out, “Darwin, you bastard!"

Darwin couldn't bear to stay there a moment longer.

He quickly opened the door and stepped out, craving the relief of fresh air.

Dealing with Serenity was stifling.

The sounds of furiously thrown objects echoed behind. Such actions would have sparked concern for her wellbeing in the past but now, he felt a numb detachment.

His father's advice echoed in his mind. There was no need to entangle himself further with her, defy his parents, and... risk harming Alexis, the one who truly held his heart.

Looking back on the past years, Darwin understood he had been caught in a manipulative relationship.

He had finally opened his eyes to the truth.

Freddie who attended to Diana, recognized the sound of his son's footsteps as he made his way back. In a tone tinged with disappointment, he couldn't help but remark, “Decided to return?"

Darwin approached and took the warm towel from his father's hands.

"Let me do this," he offered.

Freddie's movements halted.

He was tempted to chastise him further but considered Darwin's recent ordeals. He remembered he was his son and held back. "ALL your mother and I want is your happiness. It doesn't matter if your partner comes from a simple background; her character and true feelings for you are what count. But Serenity doesn't meet any of these criteria. We just don't want you to get hurt!