In truth, he harbored resentment toward her.

Yet at present, they find themselves relying on each other like two destitute individuals trying to survive.

A distorted and unsettling sentiment compelled him to believe that if Serenity perished, life held little purpose for him. Despite Lacking genuine affection for her, his emotions towards her were tangled in a web of confusion and negativity.

Observing his reticence, Serenity rose from the bed, approached him, and clutched his waist. "Darwin, I implore you. I don't want to succumb to death."

Darwin recognized Serenity's unyielding hope in Leonel's return.

Serenity clung to the belief that, in the absence of Alexis' change of heart, Leonel would choose to be with her.

However, Serenity was only be delusional. Given Leonel's status, he had the capability to attract any desirable woman.

The question lingered-why would Leonel desire a woman without a uterus, incapable of bearing children, and marred by the ravages of cancer? A woman he didn't even care about?

Darwin consistently perceived Serenity's perspective as severely deluded.

Left without words, Darwin faced the swinging door of the ward.

In a surprising turn, Leonel entered.

Following the escort of Alexis and Evelyn to the company, Leonel returned to the hospital and stepped into this particular ward.

The entrance of Leonel evoked a blend of shock and delight among the occupants of the ward.

The one taken aback was Darwin.

Over the preceding years, Darwin harbored an intense fear of Leonel.

Conversely, it was Serenity who reveled in joy. Assuming Leonel's visit was for her, she released her grasp on Darwin and exclaimed, “Leonel.”

Serenity attempted to hold him, but two black-clad bodyguards swiftly intervened, dragging her away. “Mrs. Larson, please conduct yourself appropriately," one of them urged.

Bewildered, Serenity eyed the $200, 000 and questioned, “Didn't Leonel provide this money?"

The origin of the funds raised a perplexing query for her-where did Darwin acquire the money?

Serenity's gaze shifted from Leonel to Darwin.