A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

Chapter 2681 Darwin likely had a day off from work and went shopping with Serenity. She carried a small green bag with clothes, probably from a local brand.

Contrastingly, Serenity's previous wardrobe comprised garments easily worth thousands, affording her the freedom to indulge.

Now, they probably needed a month's savings to afford items priced in the hundreds.

Leonel perceived their situation as pitiable.

AngelasLibrary Curiously, Darwin and Serenity displayed contentment rather than sorrow, much to Leonel’s disdain. He scoffed at the irony of two individuals, who were never meant to be, still finding themselves together.

Regrettably, there was no prospect for reconciliation between Leonel and Alexis.

Leonel pondered.

His conjecture centered on the notion that Darwin and Serenity, having lost everything, found solace in each other's company.

People who lost everything tended to harbor less hatred, and surviving on what little they had became their only recourse.

As Leonel drove away, Darwin and Serenity coincidentally crossed his path, catching a glimpse of him.

Darwin's expression tightened.

Clutching the fabric of her attire, Serenity regarded Leonel with a desire to speak but hesitated upon reflection. Suffering from a leg injury, Serenity struggled with her gait. Her husband, Darwin, faced challenges in altering their financial circumstances. However, Leonel, the man Serenity once ardently loved retained his charismatic allure.

An overwhelming sadness enveloped Serenity.

Observing her distress, Leonel sneered. He found satisfaction in her sorrow.

Leonel departed in his car.

Veiling her face, Serenity wept. She had acclimated to their current circumstances. Despite their financial constraints, Darwin treated her well, allocating most of his earnings to her well-being.

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Despite their infrequent intimacy, Darwin and Serenity earnestly endeavored to find happiness.

Leonel's presence alone easily shattered their fragile contentment.

A mere glance from him became unbearable for Serenity.

Stripped of her facade, Serenity, amidst tears, implored Darwin to revert to their former lives. His countenance betrayed a hint of internal. conflict.

After a pause, Darwin said softly, “If you hadn't visited Leonel’s place that night during my business trip, none of this would have occurred, Leonel and I would have still been good friends.” Alexis would have retained a significant place in Darwin's heart.

If Darwin didn't see Alexis, he would likely forget that he ever had thoughts about her.

ALL would have been well.

Chapter 2682 The root cause of all their tragedies was Serenity’s excessive greed.

Now, she sought a return to their former lives, posing the question to Darwin.

Deep down, Darwin wished to inquire about the possibility of resurrecting his deceased mother.

Darwin suspected that Leonel was seeking revenge on them. Struggling himself, Darwin believed Leonel appeared to revel in humiliating him.

Darwin reconciled with the situation. In reality, he grew weary of the pretense in his relationship with Serenity.

Darwin chose not to abandon Serenity, yet he shed the pretense. Apart from work, he indulged in excessive drinking and encounters with lower-end escorts due to his modest income. The majority of these encounters cost him little, leaving him reeking of cheap perfume upon his return.

Serenity was well aware of the situation, yet she lacked the means to navigate through life on her own.

She endured it silently, never engaging in quarrels.

Darwin concluded that genuine love was absent in their relationship.

Thus, he ventured into excess. At times, he would remain absent for consecutive nights.

Bearing a wound, Leonel returned to Alexis’ apartment.

() His visit aimed to ascertain whether she had returned.

The surroundings remained unchanged.

Her absence persisted.

Seated in solitude in the dimly lit living room, Leonel exuded loneliness. Unable to endure the isolation any longer, he resolved to prepare a meal.

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art of preparing meals suitable for his daughter.

Having been away for a while, the apartment was sparsely stocked.

Intent on replenishing supplies, he headed to the supermarket.

Unanticipated was the encounter with Alexis at the supermarket.

In the fruit section where they had walked together, Alexis remained in her professional suit, half-squatting to pick up a piece of fruit.

The tight fabric showcased her body in a highly alluring manner.

He noticed her waist retained its slender form post-delivery.

A graceful elongation characterized the line of her legs as she stooped.

Admirably beautiful were her calves, and the morning saw his suit pants brushing against her delicate stockings.

Chapter 2683 Navigating a shopping cart, Leonel positioned himself behind her.

Upon straightening, Alexis caught sight of Leonel.

It had been a considerable time since their last encounter. Their interaction had been limited to sporadic messages from Leonel.

Alexis fixed her gaze on his countenance.

Disregarding the injury, Leonel lightly traced his face with his hand.

“Dad delivered a blow to my face,” he uttered with apparent indifference.

Intuitively, Alexis sensed it.

With a subtle nod, she traversed past him, assuming the demeanor of a casual acquaintance.

Intercepting her, Leonel seized her arm.

Turning his head, he whispered, “I don't think you'll forget. I can't believe you'll forget the days we spent together and the times we roamed around here. I also don't believe that Calvin can completely take my place.” AngelasLibrary Lowering her head, Alexis replied softly, “Life must go on.” Despite his scrutiny, she delicately extricated his hand. “There are people here. I can't afford to lose my composure.” Having expressed herself, she departed.

out louder, “I'll be at the apartment. Will you join me?” Alexis

her retreating figure, Leonel

items, he headed to the checkout counter to pay. While waiting in line, he

picked up two boxes of condoms from the

his gaze on

pushed his cart to

fled without

and fruits

Calvin observed Leonel's departure.

of condoms to their place,

cast her

proximity to Leonel, she

herself as somewhat

resisted being overly

the car in the parking lot, “It's still not too late to

chair, Calvin pulled

he couldn't help but consider lighting one

the cigarette for him. Turning to her, Calvin, after a prolonged silence, extracted an invitation card from the console. Placing

passage of three years, the sensation of being with Leonel had

avoided dwelling

had likely grown between them, the necessity of proximity and intimacy with Leonel for the

awkwardness engulfed

the invitation card away, she uttered softly, “Let's head

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it was already seven in the evening. Evelyn had

dinner, and afterward, he regaled Evelyn with bedtime

the canine companion, lay curled

its head drooping and one eye barely ajar, the dog appeared to be

displayed intelligence comparable

rapt in attention, cradled the dog while

tucked her

fluttered open, and she inquired softly, “Where is Mr. Douglas?

2685 Following a brief pause, Calvin

in the father-daughter

Calvin deemed it commonplace.

Evelyn's brown curls, Calvin murmured, “He's occupied with work. Isn't it nice to have me here with you?" Affectionate toward Calvin, Evelyn embraced him, whispering softly, “I Like you better.” While Calvin offered a smile, a touch

kissed Evelyn's forehead. “I know you do. Now, sleep tight.” Having pacified Evelyn, Calvin gently retrieved Ollie

his hand over

Calvin noticed Alexis standing by the door, possibly having been there

you hear all that?” Alexis nodded in acknowledgment. Approaching, she took a seat at the

bore a striking

to have another child, Evelyn wouldn't feel

articulating these sentiments, fearing it might sadden Alexis, who had already faced considerable challenges in recent

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from her seat, she nodded

a renowned celebrity

to Rena's indisposition, Waylen remained by her side, delegating the attendance

by Calvin, Alexis also attended the event.

absence from

in the

Darwin and Serenity made an

finest attire, an air of unease clung to her. Taking the stage, she performed

applause from the audience, internal disdain

upper class had always been

welled up in her eyes, and she instinctively glanced at her

in pleasant conversation, Darwin

sought him out, but he was nowhere to be found. Initially

stunning that

Alexis in formal attire.

in a champagne-colored, diamond-studded halter dress,

childbirth, she exhibited a noticeable fullness

drew the attention of nearly every man in attendance, captivated by her

Alexis, particularly for her association

garden, Leonel caught sight of

night, the moon shone brightly and stars twinkled sparsely

quietly in the villa's front

appeared that Calvin had some urgent matters to attend to which necessitated him to

the car door

was undoubtedly

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graced Alexis’ face in response. Calvin placed a kiss behind her ear in a

his car and left

vehicle gradually

decided to return to the banquet hall. As she turned, her gaze unexpectedly

standing beneath the

leaves cast shadows that played across his face

a cigarette

he didn't smoke it. He simply watched Alexis and focused his attention entirely on

with

he firmly grasped her arm and pressed her against the rough bark of a tree. The coarse texture scraped against her delicate skin

close, his presence felt at the back

kiss, but it

held his cigarette and he used his free fingers to trace the spot where Calvin had

and then grew more intense and

grew increasingly forceful as if he was

in a soft voice, “Don’t waste your

deep gaze on her and his voice was

was going to follow you so you orchestrated

to prove that I still want you and I'm jealous and upset about this?" Ashamed by his

you realize what you're doing?”

as he moved closer to her. “I really want to fuck you,” he

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fierce reaction in Alexis,

was determined not to let Alexis go this time, regardless of their

custody of Evelyn. Despite their current animosity, one undeniable truth

been

was an emotional void, for which Alexis

saw her as

amidst her struggles. He used one hand to restrain her and emotionlessly instructed the driver in the front seat, “Return to

indeed

of the driver, and the proximity of Leonel’s villa to

envisioned a more private setting, like a