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

figure, Leonel

grabbing a few items, he headed to the checkout counter to pay. While waiting in line, he noticed Calvin, and to his surprise, Alexis was standing next to him.

picked up two

fixed his gaze on

pushed his cart

he fled

and fruits remained neglected in the

Calvin observed Leonel's departure.

returned the two boxes of condoms to their place, sighing softly. “Why put

2684 Alexis cast her gaze

While desiring proximity to Leonel, she hesitated to instill hope or become entangled with him

herself as somewhat

being overly

as they entered the car in the parking lot, “It's still not too

the 2 chair, Calvin

smoked, he couldn't help but consider lighting one up at the

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

three years, the sensation of being with Leonel had faded from her

she avoided dwelling

proximity and

awkwardness

she uttered softly, “Let's head

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villa, it was already seven in the evening. Evelyn

joined Alexis for dinner, and afterward, he regaled

lay curled around Evelyn's

barely ajar, the dog appeared to be engrossed

the canine displayed intelligence

in attention, cradled the dog while drowsiness

tucked her into

fluttered open, and she inquired softly, “Where is Mr. Douglas? Why isn't he

Following a brief pause, Calvin comprehended that

likely inherent in the father-daughter dynamic, considering Evelyn was

Calvin deemed it commonplace.

work. Isn't it nice to have me here with you?" Affectionate

retrieved Ollie from her

his hand over Ollies

to depart, Calvin noticed Alexis standing by the door, possibly having

all that?” Alexis nodded in acknowledgment. Approaching, she took a seat at the edge of the bed, delicately

Evelyn bore a striking resemblance

were to have another child, Evelyn wouldn't feel as lonely.”

fearing it might sadden Alexis, who had already faced

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remained silent. Rising from her seat, she nodded

days later, at the 60th birthday celebration of a renowned celebrity in

by her side, delegating the attendance to

Calvin, Alexis also attended the event.

three-year absence from Duefron, her legend

return, especially in the company

Darwin and Serenity made an

Serenity had donned her finest attire, an air of unease clung to her. Taking the stage,

Despite applause from the audience, internal

class had always been known

finished playing, tears welled up in her eyes, and she instinctively glanced at

Darwin

out, but he was nowhere to be found. Initially present in the hall, Leonel trailed Alexis and Calvin

stunning that

witnessed Alexis in formal attire. However, on this occasion, she

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

to childbirth, she exhibited a noticeable fullness in

attention of nearly every

previous encounter, Leonel harbored resentment toward Alexis, particularly for her association with Calvin. Nevertheless, when Alexis and Calvin departed together,

in the villa's garden, Leonel caught sight of

this night, the moon shone brightly and stars twinkled

in the villa's front

had some urgent matters to attend

Calvin to his vehicle. Calvin opened the car door and leaned in to speak with

demeanor was undoubtedly

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behind her ear in a gesture filled with a hint of desire. It was a

his car and left

black vehicle gradually faded into

moment before she decided to return to the banquet hall. As she turned,

standing beneath the

cast shadows that played across his face and lent it a mysterious and somewhat somber

a cigarette and

didn't smoke it. He simply watched Alexis and focused his

of lingering with Leonel.

pressed her against the rough bark of a tree. The coarse texture scraped against her

presence felt at the back of

a kiss, but

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

then grew more

as if he was attempting

murmured in a soft voice, “Don’t waste your

fixed a deep gaze on her and his voice was

knew I was going to follow you

I still want you and

realize what

fully aware,” he responded. His voice even raspier than before, as he moved closer to her. “I really want to

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sparked a fierce reaction in Alexis, who

not to let Alexis go this

battle over the custody of Evelyn. Despite their current animosity, one undeniable

she left, Leonel had been afflicted

was an emotional void, for which Alexis seemed to be the

he saw her as

He used one hand to restrain

intention had indeed been to

and the proximity of Leonel’s villa to her own residence made the situation unacceptable

envisioned a more private setting, like a hotel for