The origin of the funds raised a perplexing query for her-where did Darwin acquire the money?
Serenityâs gaze shifted from Leonel to Darwin.
With a persistent tone, she inquired, âWhere did you get your money?â
Darwin, sensing Leonelâs presence, realized hiding things was futile.
It struck him that Leonel must have been covertly observing both him and Serenity, a realization that brought a tinge of desperation.
He spoke out.
âLeonel, is there no escape for us?â
Directing his attention to Serenity, Darwin declared, âLook at her.
She wonât survive much longer.
Yes, sheâs naive and lost in her fantasies, but I assure you, she wonât trouble you again.
â
Leonelâs response was a faint smile.
He casually retrieved a cigarette from his pocket.
A nurse at the doorway noticed it and moved to intervene, but Leonelâs bodyguards held her back.
Lighting the cigarette, Leonel asked coolly, âYou vow sheâll stay away, but why did you go to Alexis?â
Darwin found himself speechless.
Leonel, with a cigarette elegantly poised between his fingers, paced the room, deep in thought.
After a brief pause, he stopped and addressed Darwin, âI admit, Serenity and I were seeing each other for a brief period of time.
However, our separation was very clear.
No one coerced you into marrying her, even with her injuries.
You could have left after the divorce, but your foolish insistence on caring for her led to your downfall.
Her current state is all your doing.
â
Disdainfully, Leonel muttered, âFools, both of you.
â
Extinguishing his cigarette, he proposed, âHereâs my offer.
Iâll grant you a substantial sum.
Take Serenity away from Duefron, and never let me see you guys again, much less Alexis.
â
He then produced a checkbook, inscribing the figure of ten million dollars.
This sum was ample for Serenityâs peaceful death and Darwinâs potential fresh start.
Darwin, stunned by the amount, accepted the check.
Leonel adjusted his attire, instructing, âKeep Alexis unaware of my visit.
Also, cease all contact with her.
â
Preparing to leave, he paused as Serenityâs desperation surfaced.
Seeing the check, she misconstrued Leonelâs lingering affection.
Otherwise, how could he spend ten million dollars?