Darwin's throat tightened with emotion.

After a pause, he knelt down and sincerely apologized, “Dad, I'm sorry. I've sorted things out with her, and I won't get involved with her again."

Freddie exhaled heavily and said, “I really hope you've grasped the kind of person she is."

Darwin remained silent.

At night, he stepped out to purchase some food. When he came back to the hospital, he was met by a nurse outside the patient's room. She was visibly worried as she said, "Mr. Larson? Miss Flores tried to commit suicide; she's asking for you!"

This news took Darwin by surprise.

After a moment, he responded softly, "She and I don't have any relationship! You must be mistaken!"

The nurse was adamant. “Aren't you her ex-husband? She's pregnant with your baby. Regardless of your current relationship status, you ought to be responsible!"

Visibly upset, Darwin shot back, "Who said the child is mine?"

The nurse muttered, "Miss Flores told us. She insisted that the child was conceived out of your affection for each other."

Darwin tried to control his feelings and responded sharply, "There was no affection, only manipulations and lies. Do you get it? Leave me alone and stop bothering me with her issues!"

Embarrassment flushed the nurse's face red.

She stormed off and left him alone. Darwin felt agitated so he lit a cigarette at the corridor's end and smoked to calm himself, before heading back to the ward.

At that moment, he was resolved to sever all connections with Serenity.

Meanwhile, Alexis returned to the hotel room with Leonel.

Leonel removed his coat with care and laid it on the sofa after he entered. He turned towards Alexis, probably to offer some kind of explanation.

Alexis, maintaining her composure, mentioned, "I can perceive a smell on me. I'll take a shower. How about we grab some Japanese food later? There are some nice Japanese places along the riverbank."

Leonel didn't utter a word.

His eyebrows creased a bit. Alexis came closer and tenderly stroked his face. "It's all just mindless chatter. We're above such pettiness, aren't we Mr. Douglas?

It was then that Leonel finally asked, "You're not upset?"