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.

a daze, Leonel lingered. Eventually, he pivoted and called out louder, “I'll be

her retreating figure, Leonel swallowed

a few items, he headed to the checkout counter to pay. While waiting in line, he noticed Calvin,

and then picked up two boxes of condoms

his gaze

pushed his cart to the opposite

his selections, he fled without making

chosen vegetables and fruits

Calvin observed Leonel's departure.

to their

Alexis cast

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

as somewhat

being overly

still not too late to change your mind, you know,” Seated

the back of the 2 chair, Calvin pulled out a cigarette

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

silence, extracted an invitation card from the console.

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

she avoided dwelling

of proximity and intimacy with Leonel for the sake of Evelyn

An awkwardness

she uttered softly, “Let's head home.” Calvin maintained

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was already seven in the

Alexis for dinner, and afterward, he regaled Evelyn with bedtime stories

the canine companion, lay curled around

eye barely ajar, the dog appeared to

the canine displayed

in attention, cradled the dog while

lovingly tucked her into

softly,

Following a brief pause, Calvin comprehended that she referred to

the father-daughter dynamic, considering

Calvin deemed it commonplace.

murmured, “He's occupied with work. Isn't it nice to have me here with you?" Affectionate toward Calvin, Evelyn embraced him, whispering softly,

pacified Evelyn, Calvin gently retrieved Ollie from her embrace. The dog lay on the pillow, fixating

his hand over Ollies

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

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

a striking resemblance to

softly, Calvin suggested, “If you were to have another child, Evelyn wouldn't feel as lonely.”

sentiments, fearing it might sadden Alexis, who had

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from her seat,

celebration of a

indisposition, Waylen remained by her

Alexis also attended the

Alexis’ three-year absence from Duefron,

were taken aback by her return, especially in the company of Calvin, suggesting a harmonious

Serenity made an

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

applause from

had always been

in her eyes, and she

conversation, Darwin conversed

but he was nowhere to be found. Initially

stunning that

such gatherings, Leonel seldom witnessed Alexis in formal attire. However, on this occasion,

diamond-studded halter dress, she

a noticeable fullness in all the

the attention of nearly every man in attendance, captivated

their previous encounter, Leonel harbored resentment toward Alexis, particularly for her association with Calvin.

garden, Leonel caught

shone brightly and stars twinkled

in the villa's front

to attend to which necessitated

his vehicle. Calvin opened the car door and leaned in

was undoubtedly

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in response. Calvin placed a kiss behind her ear in a gesture filled with

and left after their

vehicle gradually faded

decided to return to the banquet hall.

standing

that played across his face and lent it a

a cigarette and

He simply watched Alexis and focused his attention

no intention of lingering with Leonel.

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

close, his presence felt at the

a kiss, but it

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

began softly, and then grew more intense

grew increasingly forceful as if he was attempting to rub the

the point?” Alexis murmured in a soft voice, “Don’t waste your energy.” Leonel’ gaze lifted and

her

follow you

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

realize what

even raspier than before, as he moved closer to her. “I really want to

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declaration sparked a fierce reaction in Alexis, who pushed

let Alexis go

the custody of Evelyn. Despite their

she left, Leonel had been afflicted

emotional void, for which Alexis seemed to be the

him, he saw her as

grip, escorted Alexis to his car amidst her struggles. He used one hand to restrain her and emotionlessly instructed the

intention had indeed

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

envisioned a more private setting, like a hotel for