Chapter 2602 Hadn't he always been yielding to her? It wasn't she who caused his mother’s operation; it was Diana's agitation. Serenity hadn't let her own disability weigh too heavily on her, but Diana was too fragile. Diana could only blame herself for not being strong enough.
Wearing a forced smile, Serenity conceded, “Well then, I'll return to the ward first.” Darwin averted his gaze from Serenity.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHer eyes narrowed in response. Darwin was her last hope, and she remained determined not to give up on him.
As Serenity departed, Freddie couldn't withhold his remark. “Darwin, is this the woman you've sought?” Darwin remained silent.
Leaning against the wall, he silently gazed at the operating room door.
Four hours elapsed before the doctor emerged, removing his mask. “The surgery was successful, but she must avoid future stimulation. After two hours of observation, if all is well, we'll transfer her to the regular ward.” Freddie sighed in relief.
“Dad!” Darwin's hoarse voice appealed to Freddie.
Freddie sneered, “If you still consider me your father, end things with that woman. We can't accept someone like her. Darwin, you must choose between your parents and this woman.” Darwin yearned to respond, but Freddie dismissed him with a wave, indicating an end to the conversation.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmConfirming Diana's stable condition, Darwin returned to Serenity’s ward.
He walked in and closed the door behind him.
Serenity, biting her lips, inquired, “Darwin, you're here to end things, aren't you?” A sudden urge for a cigarette overcame Darwin.
Leaning against the door, he spoke softly after a prolonged pause, “In a way. Serenity, the truth is, we never truly started a relationship, so breaking up isn't even applicable.” Serenity's expression gradually turned cold. After a brief silence, she uttered sharply, “Admit it, Darwin. The person you've always liked is Alexis, isn't it?” Darwin gazed silently at the woman before him.
Though an object of his pity, he had no love left for his ex-wife.
His feelings were laid bare in this moment.
Serenity said with a faint smile, “I've been aware for some time now.” She embraced him suddenly and whispered, “We could work together! You could give the child a legal identity. Once Leonel and Alexis grow weary of each other, you could pursue Alexis. Meanwhile, I, with this child, would be with Leonel. Isn't this plan mutually beneficial?"