A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

Chapter 2321 Leonel clenched his fist.

“Is he really that good?” he asked, his voice tense.

Alexis blinked.

“You'll only know if you try,” she teased.

Frustrated and unwilling to continue the conversation, Leonel stood up to leave but ran into Edwin halfway up the stairs. Edwin had stayed the night, anticipating the drama.

Seeing the early morning excitement, he knew Alexis was the key to handling Leonel.

Edwin naturally took Alexis’ side. With an air of feigned ignorance, Edwin grinned.

“Everyone's awake so early, huh?” Leonel, without a word, brushed past him and continued upstairs.

Descending the stairs in his thick white bathrobe, Edwin approached Alexis. She stretched out her leg.

“A massage, please! I've had a long night and I'm exhausted!” she said, half-joking.

Edwin, who had always shared a close bond with Alexis, began massaging her leg thoughtfully.

After a moment, he inquired, “What's your plan now?” He nodded subtly towards the upper floor.

“He's back. Are you planning to push him away?” Alexis tapped his head playfully in response, her smile faint.

“You're worrying too much, Edwin. The world doesn't offer many chances to mend broken relationships.” Edwin returned her smile gently, choosing not to probe further.

Upstairs, Leonel stood frozen, his fingers tightly gripping the railing, turning white from the strain.

He overheard Alexis’ comment about the rarity of mending broken relationships, her tone tinged with indifference.

The feeling in Leonel’s heart was indescribable. Once in his room, he leaned heavily against the door. He contemplated returning to Acoiclya in a few days, to return to their previous dynamic.

As polite, courteous family members, they could assist each other during difficulties but not as lovers.

This would bring ease to everyone.

After their breakup, Alexis had made no attempts to win him back.

Chapter 2322 He knew there had been a time when she awaited his regret and return, believing he would eventually come back to their shared home.

But he never did, not through all those years.

Her decision to move on was understandable.

Now, he questioned his right to feel upset.

Preparing to pack for Acoiclya, Leonel felt an unbearable ache in his heart.

Memories of his traumatic childhood, witnessing his mother’s tragic end, weighed heavily on him.

He had learned to live with repression.

To Leonel, Alexis had been a beacon of light in his life, but its intensity had once seemed too glaring, prompting him to shut it out.

Now, longing for that very light, he realized Alexis was no longer willing to bestow it upon him.

Clutching his chest, Leonel felt a deep pang of pain.

As he grappled with these thoughts, a sudden knock at the door jolted him back to the present.

Leonel went to open the door and saw Waylen standing there.

“Mr. Fowler” Waylen glanced at him. He walked in at a deliberate pace, stooped over to retrieve the passport from the sofa, and commented, “You just returned a few days ago, and now you're departing again, huh?” Leonel affirmed, “Yes, 'm planning to.” Waylen thumbed through the passport and casually probed, “Is it because of Alexis?” To that question, Leonel had no response ready.

After a contemplative pause, he eventually confided, “No, it’s my fault” “Of course, it's your fault!” Waylen retraced his steps to the door, closing it behind him before turning to confront Leonel.

“You charted the course of your life too early. Why don't you simply explore the world more and think carefully before making big decisions? Now, i Such matters always weighed heavily on a father.

After all, Leonel was akin to a son, a lad he had seen grow up into a man.

Chapter 2323 Waylen lit a cigarette; halfway through it, he spoke up.

“At first, when I aided the Douglas family and took you in, the primary reason was indeed your rare blood type. But ponder this, Leonel. Over the years, did I not treat you as my own, or did Rena not adore you like a son? She even yearned to love you more, yet I held her back.

I believed all four children in the family deserved equal treatment.

‘You shouldn't be the exception even if we felt bad for you." He took a drag from his cigarette.

“And besides, you're the eldest.

the younger ones.” He then added,

heart ached even more,

infuriated increasingly, Waylen continued, “You ventured abroad, explored the world, and you don’t want to come back and inherit Exceed Group. No issue! I'm just delighted with your thriving career of your own! But all of this assumes you don't harbor affection for Alexis and never considered a life together with her! Yet deep down, you clearly care for her while simultaneously yearning to evade this life. Leonel, I know Alexis best. She won't easily turn back! Now, at this point, my two children are causing each other pain. How am I supposed to handle this?” He couldn't contain himself any longer and scolded, “You darn fool, not even allowing me a peaceful holiday.” Leonel projected an

addressed him with utmost respect, but in Waylen's presence, he endured the

prickling sensation even nagged at his

more took up the passport, assessing

wherever you wish. Rena and I can't hold you back any longer. We don't expect anything except for when the day we're both gone, you will return, bearing a bunch of chrysanthemums for us. After that, you

Shame overwhelmed him.

shot him another

he departed, and Rena’s

“What did Leonel say?”\

break his legs!" Leonel remained seated, clutching the passport. After some contemplation,

to stay in Duefron to develop my career” Downstairs, Edwin had just completed giving Alexis a massage and retired to

Meanwhile, Laura slumbered on.

a designer, she often operated on a reversed day-and-night schedule, making it challenging for her to

and Edwin slyly slid his

gently pinched her

attempted to move his hand aside. Edwin seized the opportunity to slip under the covers, taking her in

her head on his shoulder, Laura inquired, “Did Alexis return?”

He sighed softly.

reeks of alcohol. They must've had a heated argument outside.” As he spoke, he cast a glance at the girl in his arms. While he deeply adored Alexis’ character, admiration

a strong-willed nature.

the other hand, had

While he was lost in thought, Laura attempted to go back to sleep, but Edwin promptly caught her, harboring intentions

Not here, please!” “Why

on the bed, they delved into the topic

was eager with a strong desire to

to see

2325 Laura didn't

believed she only got married once in a lifetime, and she wanted everything

through the morning and got

already taken Laura

Laura to pay a visit, and you don't even keep her around for a few days to enjoy her company.” Waylen furrowed

having fun! That young star, Calvin, is back at the top of the trending searches, and

for a guy!” Alexis

hard to

One is overly serious, and the other is a clingy spirit! Dad, just let them enjoy their

worry about me. I'll be fine!” As soon as she finished speaking, a cup of sobering

glanced up and

She grinned.

you pick that

His tone remained gentle.

night, and you were drinking. Here. Just drink this." Alexis pondered for a

was when Waylen chimed in, “Your Mom and I don't object to you spending time with that young star. The real question is, do you genuinely

her

I won't be the one to cause harm to such a delicate

she remind you of?" Rena

Like you!” Waylen

her eyelashes just as she did when

it wonderful to be like

daughter was brilliant, outstanding,

couldn't help but feel a

believe he's rather innocent.” Angela's

experienced a whirlwind of emotions. In his youth, though he sought

right there, Alexis was

that she had truly lost interest in Leonel? Waylen abandoned his attempts to mend their relationship.

opted to stay home and rest. She

legs propped up on the back as she was engrossed in a handheld

the stairs, having changed into fresh

was on the verge of heading out for a meeting when he noticed Alexis

law firm?” Alexis didn’t even look

hope it shuts down soon so I can comfortably bask in my family’s wealth, just like Elva. You can't imagine

you don't want tol” Money was the least of the Fowler family’s

a fleeting smile in

back home, he needed to acquire a building to bolster his image and make a

his sights set on one and had even arranged a dinner meeting for

Library Though Leonel was affluent, he had recently returned to the country and his roots weren't deeply established, so most people were unaware of his connection to

imbibed rather liberally during

youthful, his alcohol tolerance held firm, and he swiftly regained composure

restroom, his stride

at home? What was she doing at a social gathering? She sported her usual professional attire, though it appeared more refined than usual, accentuated by a delicate diamond necklace gracing her slender neck. It

found himself staring at her

gaze. She regarded him in

Leonel wasn't particularly fond of that facet of her

approached her,

at home? As a lawyer, why are you out here, mingling and getting

had, indeed,