A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

Quivering with emotion, Vera revealed her innermost desires, her voice trembling, “I yearn to smoke, Rena… I crave the solace of a cigarette.”

Sensing Vera’s desperation, Rena helped retrieve a cigarette from her friend’s bag, offering it to her trembling hands. With her head bowed,

Vera cautiously lit the cigarette, taking a drag before summoning the courage to continue.

Her voice still quivering, she disclosed a disheartening revelation. “Aline underwent an amniocentesis. The results revealed she carries a baby boy. Joseph’s parents welcomed her into their home, providing her with attentive care, while the staff all treat her like she’s Joseph’s real wife.”

Vera’s gaze locked with Rena’s as she made a poignant declaration, “Rena, I yearn for a divorce.”

Understanding the gravity of Vera’s decision, Rena consented, yet a lingering fear clutched her heart. She feared that Joseph would not acquiesce to the dissolution of their marriage with ease.

In response to Rena’s concerns, Vera emitted a soft chuckle, an echo tinged with bitterness.

“Do you believe Joseph still harbors feelings for me? No, his apprehension stems from the fear that Aline’s baby may not safely come into this world. Should he divorce me for the sake of that child and then Aline fails to deliver, he would end up with nothing and become a laughingstock.”

Caught off guard by this revelation, Rena’s surprise was palpable, the weight of the situation sinking in.

Having finished her cigarette, Vera added in a hushed tone, her words laden with concern, “Rena, I’m afraid that what occurred between Roscoe and me will have repercussions for you. I heard from him that you had a good rapport with Robert. However, Robert’s mother is a challenging person to get along with.”

In a gesture of comfort, Rena gently patted Vera’s hand.

“Vera, let us refrain from discussing this matter for now.”

Yet, deep within Rena, a vague sense of unease lingered.

She couldn’t shake the feeling that Robert’s absence from the banquet was somehow connected to the events involving Vera and Roscoe.

However, Rena harbored no intention of placing blame on Vera.

During her most trying moments, Vera had stood by her side, extending her utmost support. And she would do the same.

That night, the weight of their thoughts prevented restful slumber as they shared the same bed.

Troubled minds occupied their nocturnal hours.

As dawn broke, Joseph arrived, his bloodshot eyes betraying the turmoil within him. Standing at the doorstep, he inquired, “Is Vera here?”

Rene nodded, granting him entry.

Maintaining an air of composure, she calmly poured a glass of water for Joseph, placing it on the coffee table, “I will fetch Vera, You two should have a sincere conversation,”

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Rena’s composed demeanor struck Joseph as surprising, prompting him to cautiously ask, “How ts she?”

A faint smile adorned Rena’s face as she replied, “What do you think?

Your parents have taken Aline under their wing. Joseph… Many once envied your marriage and now many are left astounded by your actions towards her.”

Feeling a pang of embarrassment, Joseph touched his nose, struggling to find words to justify his behavior.

“I didn’t take Aline seriously. Besides, Vera also had an affair…”

Sensing that further words were unnecessary, Rena held her silence.

She entered the room and called out to Vera, urging her, “You should engage in a heartfelt conversation with him.”

After a while, Vera emerged from the room, her countenance bearing the weight of their conversation.

Perhaps due to the intensity of their argument the previous night, they found themselves lacking the energy to engage in further quarrels that day.

Sitting across from Joseph, Vera spoke with a cold detachment, “Let us proceed with a divorce.”

Joseph’s gaze remained fixed ‘upon her, his expression a mix of contemplation and disbelief.

After a prolonged silence, he finally responded, his words carrying a hint of desperation, “My parents took Aline to their home without informing me! I did not request such actions. Vera… you will forever be my legal wife! As long as you sever ties with Roscoe, we can restore our previous harmonious relationship.”

Vera averted her gaze, peering out of the window as she contemplated his proposition.

With a somber tone, she questioned, “And what about the child?”

Joseph found himself at a loss for words.

In his heart, Vera held a significant place but so too did his unborn son.

Aline carried his child and his parents showered her with care and affection. This immutable fact lingered in his mind, impervious to change.

Meeting his gaze, Vera suddenly erupted into laughter.

Her voice was tinged with bitter irony as she said, “Joseph, I can’t fathom why I married you all those years ago. You are nothing but a coward. In all honesty, ever since my affair with Roscoe, I’ve ceased to care about our marriage. You may choose whomever you desire as your wife.”

Aware of Vera’s affair with Roscoe and reprimanded harshly by his parents, Joseph saw little point in pleading with her any longer.

“Very well, I agree to divorce you! However, you are the one who shattered our marriage. You shall not lay claim to any of my possessions!

Furthermore, let us finalize the formalities six months from now. By doing so, when Aline gives birth, I can immediately register our son’s place of residence.”

Vera’s laughter rang out, echoing with a bitter irony. Was she truly the one responsible for the demise of their once-promising marriage?

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Regardless, she no longer wished to engage in further arguments with Joseph. Her sole desire was to bring an end to this union.

Nodding in agreement, Vera’s response unsettled Joseph, evoking a hint of discomfort within him.

“Well… You may continue residing in the house.”

“No, I will move out today!”

Vera’s unexpected determination caught Joseph off guard.

He absentmindedly placed a cigarette between his lips, forgetting to ignite it for an extended period.

In that moment, a tinge of sadness washed over him.

There was atime when he had deeply loved Vera.

She had possessed an undeniable allure and breathtaking beauty, requiring his considerable effort and time to win her affections.

Aline, on the other hand, was a different kind of woman.

From the beginning to the end, Aline had embodied dissolute tendencies.

It was for this woman that he had divorced Vera.

All of a sudden, Joseph found himself unable to meet Vera’s gaze, unable to bear the weight of her disdain and her entanglement with Roscoe.

It took Rena two days to find a suitable residence for Vera.

Rena had hoped that Vera would choose to live with her, believing that their bond as friends could provide solace. However, Vera asserted that they were both adults with their own private lives.

Rena couldn’t help but suspect that Vera’s decision was influenced by the fact that Roscoe would visit her at her new home for intimate encounters.

Vera perceived Rena’s thoughts effortlessly, playfully flipping her hair as she casually remarked, “As a woman, I have my own physical needs.

the realm of passion and

tinged Rena’s cheeks, her embarrassment

a question, “And what

even shared a kiss with

the reason behind their lack of passion. In essence, their connection lacked the fiery spark that defines an

he had not reached out to her in the past couple

suspicions began to form in her

call, greeted by the voice of an elder woman,

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I am Robert’s mother. I would like to meet

Half an hour later.

spotted an

bore a striking

her seat. Sporting a subtle

her sunglasses, her gaze scrutinizing Rena

experiences,

no wonder Robert fell in love with you at first sight and insisted

composure, Rena calmly responded,

tilted her

woman of questionable character. I’ve also heard that woman, Vera, has yet

and Vera share a history as both old classmates and close friends. It

Gordon, I do not wish for Robert to be tied to

relationship with Robert, you must sever all ties with Vera. Furthermore, you must distance yourself from Waylen. Gossip has a way of spreading fear. It would be prudent for you to spend some time abroad until the public’s

I consider the possibility

poise, Winnie delicately savored her coffee, convinced that Rena, if she possessed any intelligence, would make the

Rena’s laughter filled the

sincerely appreciate your advice but I am afraid

ties with Vera; she will always be a cherished friend to me. As for my past involvement with Waylen, I

once in a four-year relationship with

countenance grew dark, her finger

one had ever dared to challenge

at Rena, maintaining the gesture for a moment before

shall orchestrate the dissolution of your relationship with Robert. The Figueroa family cannot

will have

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this, Rena rose to her

other than Robert himself. His

“Mom!”

to Rena, as if searching for something

swiftly grasped the

Despite Robert’s persistence, the matter

developed some affection for him

circumstances, she had no choice but

as she began tenderly, addressing Robert, “Robert, I believe this is the end. A union disapproved by one’s own family cannot bring forth happiness… I

was reluctant to

a heated argument with his mother but Winnie’s resolve remained unwavering. Eventually, a look of resignation

then clasped

too

she marry into the Figueroa family, she would have been destined to suffer

gently withdrew her hand and declared, “Robert, I do not desire such a connection. It is better

gazed at her with an

discerned the hardships he had faced recently. Perhaps he was stifled within the confines of the Figueroa family and the more time passed, the less she

her breath and prepared to

of the coffee shop,

not desire such

being toyed with by

the air had been sucked out

together. It was not

Winnie feel the need to utter such

didn’t suit an elegant

a hushed

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a mother like you, he probably

Robert had chosen

one more glance at Robert, not wanting to make things too difficult for him and, with

she made her exit, her eyes betrayed a tinge of

Rena had taken her

and principles.

stride, she left, while Robert engaged in a quarrel with

struck Rena’s heart. Perhaps for Winnie, the fact that Rena rejected her son proved more agonizing than death

Rena walked directly outside.

car door and slipped

starting the engine, she reached for a tissue

passenger seat door swung

cold wind accompanied Waylen as he settled beside

her face and

there would be no excitement with him. He may be mild-mannered but, let’s be

overwhelmed with sadness, unable

flung the tissue she held in her hand toward

of my

fixing his

to embarrassment, especially not in the presence

intention of leaving, she resorted to giving him two

sheathed in silk stockings, gently caressed it and, in a husky voice, murmured,

him. her eves glistening with

truly yearned to seize the

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the timing

brushing her delicate face

Robert. I should be celebrating and setting off

me. Rena… no

that, Waylen exited the

pull Rena out

Rena wondered if he had overheard Winnie’s remarks just

composure, she struggled against his grip

tightened his grip on her

gaze to meet hers, he asserted,

cafe, Winnie and

Waylen entering,

Winnie pointed at Waylen and Rena, addressing Robert, “See! You cannot marry this girl. If you do, she will bring ruin

face grew pale as he turned his

in her ear, “If you dare utter a word,

Rena found herself speechless.

directed his

greeted, “Greetings, Mrs. Figueroa.

in contempt. “I cannot claim to be

escort Miss Gordon away! She is beyond

had viewed Rena as a mere plaything of

justified in employing

Waylen sneered in response.

he declared, “Indeed, the Figueroa family is undoubtedly beyond

shock

go against me because of an inconsequential woman? How will you explain this to your parents if they

emitted a

indeed a woman I once doted on. Yes, what I’m saying here is that she’s Indeed

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smile curved Waylen’s lips, yet the depths of his eyes remained untouched by the

about this matter in the future, Mrs. Figueroa, I assure you, I will ensure the downfall of the Figueroa family. I will then