Chapter 2496 With that, he departed.


    As Rena settled into the car, her emotions churned.


    Waylen, sensing her distress, gently inquired, “Did you speak with Leonel?” With a nod, she confirmed.


    AAs Waylen drove in contemtive silence, Rena voiced her concerns. “He''s changed so much and seems deeply troubled. I''m afraid he might act rashly and get himself into trouble.” “What could possibly happen? Our daughter is the one we should worry about,” Waylen responded, trying to shift the focus.


    Rena, with a reproachful nce, countered, “If Leonel can''t let go of this, it''s our daughter who will suffer the consequences first.


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    What if his desperation leads him to do something drastic?” Waylen, attempting tofort her, patted her hand gently. “Let’s limit our involvement in their matters. We''ve done enough and now they''re on their own.” “But we can''t just abandon him,” Rena murmured, her concern evident.


    “You''re too lenient!” Waylen eximed, a hint of frustration in his voice.


    “And you''re not?” Rena challenged. “You drove him away, yet I hear you sighing every night.” A sad smile crossed Waylen''s face.


    No parent could stay indifferent about a child they raised.


    He knew, however, that some decisions Leonel must make on his own.


    Meanwhile, at the court, Alexis encountered Serenity and Darwin, finalizing their divorce.


    It was all going smoothly.


    Darwin, surprised to see her, called out, “Alexis!” She nced at him and then at Serenity, understanding the undercurrents.


    Serenity must be the one who filed the divorce so she could be with Leonel.


    But that wasn''t Alexis’ concern anymore. With a brief nod, she moved on to find her client, leaving Darwin to Serenity’s biting sarcasm.


    “Now you can chase after your goddess, thrilled that she’s no longer with Leonel,” Serenity remarked sharply.


    Darwin, annoyed, replied, “What are you implying? You wanted this divorce.”