Chapter 2497 “Yes, but were your feelings for her not why you marry me in the first ce? Was it not because I yed the piano just like her?” Serenity’s bitterness was palpable. “Both you and Leonel treated me as nothing but a recement.” Darwin had grown weary of Serenity’s constant snide remarks after four years of marriage.


    Finally, he found himself free.


    He had given her a considerable sum of money, ensuring herfort henceforth. With no children and an unconsummated marriage, he felt no further obligations toward her.


    Initially, Darwin had nned to offer Serenity a ride, but her biting remarks made his presence unbearable.


    Deciding against it, he left on his own, opening his car door and driving off into a future that didn''t include her.


    As he drove away, Darwin caught a glimpse of Serenity’s frazzled state in the rearview mirror.


    She stayed there, angrily cursing him, calling him a jerk.


    It was a stark contrast to the charm she possessed when they had married. He hadn''t expected such a drastic change in her.


    Ang''s Library Deep in thought, Darwin called the driver, instructing him to pick her up.


    His mind was a whirlwind of emotions, agitated by Serenity’s words.


    He wondered if things would have been different if he had never married her.


    Could he have pursued Alexis instead? He reminisced about seeing Alexis y the piano during his visit when she was just a child, her smile revealing small dimples, making her seem like a really cute princess.


    Now, he found himself longing to im that princess for himself.


    His heart was all over the ce.


    On Monday, Alexis was at the airport, and to her surprise, Leonel was there already, helping with her Luggage.


    “I can manage,” she insisted, noticing his solitude.


    Leonel’s sparse words and her curiosity about his lone presence hung in the air as they proceeded to the security check-in.


    Leonel had reserved their adjacent seats in the sparsely filled business ss, ensuring they were alone.


    The air between them grew subtly tense.


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    Alexis settled down, ready to drift off to sleep when Leonel''s voice whispered near her ear. “How did the blind date go?" She opened her eyes to find his face ufortably close to hers.