His fatherâs 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 sonâs footsteps as he made his way back.
In a tone tinged with disappointment, he couldnât help but remark, âDecided to return?â
Darwin approached and took the warm towel from his fatherâs hands.
âLet me do this,â he offered.
Freddieâs movements halted.
He was tempted to chastise him further but considered Darwinâs recent ordeals.
He remembered he was his son and held back.
âALL your mother and I want is your happiness.
It doesnât matter if your partner comes from a simple background; her character and true feelings for you are what count.
But Serenity doesnât meet any of these criteria.
We just donât want you to get hurt!
Darwinâs throat tightened with emotion.
After a pause, he knelt down and sincerely apologized, âDad, Iâm sorry.
Iâve sorted things out with her, and I wonât get involved with her again.
â
Freddie exhaled heavily and said, âI really hope youâve grasped the kind of person she is.
â
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 patientâs room.
She was visibly worried as she said, âMr.
Larson? Miss Flores tried to commit suicide; sheâs asking for you!â
This news took Darwin by surprise.
After a moment, he responded softly, âShe and I donât have any relationship! You must be mistaken!â
The nurse was adamant.
âArenât you her ex-husband? Sheâs pregnant with your baby.
Regardless of your current relationship status, you ought to be responsible!â
Visibly upset, Darwin shot back, âWho said the child is mine?â
The nurse muttered, âMiss Flores told us.
She insisted that the child was conceived out of your affection for each other.
â
Darwin tried to control his feelings and responded sharply, âThere was no affection, only manipulations and lies.
Do you get it? Leave me alone and stop bothering me with her issues!â
Embarrassment flushed the nurseâs face red.
She stormed off and left him alone.
Darwin felt agitated so he lit a cigarette at the corridorâs 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.