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.

he pivoted and called out louder, “I'll be at the apartment. Will you join me?” Alexis hesitated

figure, Leonel swallowed

checkout counter to pay. While waiting

softly and then picked up two boxes of condoms from

his

his breaths quickened. Hastily, he pushed his cart

his selections, he fled without making any

vegetables and fruits

Calvin observed Leonel's departure.

their place, sighing softly. “Why put yourself through this, Alexis?”

Alexis cast

sense of guilt. While desiring proximity to Leonel,

as somewhat

being

“It's still not too late to change your mind, you know,” Seated in the car, Alexis

of the 2 chair, Calvin pulled out a cigarette box

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

her, Calvin, after a prolonged silence, extracted an invitation card from the console. Placing it gently in her hand, he remarked, “Don't procrastinate any Longer.” Gazing at the invitation card, Alexis drifted

of three years, the sensation of

avoided dwelling on that

between them, the necessity of proximity and intimacy with Leonel for the sake

awkwardness engulfed

she uttered softly, “Let's

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it was already seven in the

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

the canine companion, lay curled around

one eye barely ajar, the dog appeared to be engrossed in

the canine displayed intelligence comparable

attention, cradled the dog while drowsiness enveloped

lovingly tucked

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

brief pause, Calvin comprehended that

in the father-daughter dynamic, considering Evelyn was

Calvin deemed it commonplace.

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

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

his hand over

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

acknowledgment. Approaching, she took a seat at the edge of the bed, delicately caressing

Evelyn bore a

feel as lonely.” In

Calvin refrained from articulating these sentiments, fearing it might sadden

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remained silent. Rising from her

a renowned celebrity in Duefron, numerous prominent figures

by her

Calvin, Alexis also attended the

three-year absence from Duefron, her

especially in the

and Serenity made an appearance as

had donned her finest attire, an air of unease

from

class had always been

Serenity finished playing, tears welled up in her eyes, and she

in pleasant conversation, Darwin conversed with a

company, Serenity sought him out, but he was nowhere to be found. Initially present in the hall, Leonel trailed Alexis and Calvin after their

appeared stunning

formal attire. However, on this occasion, she exuded a captivating

diamond-studded halter dress,

a noticeable fullness

the attention of nearly every

the animosity stemming from their previous encounter, Leonel harbored resentment toward Alexis, particularly for her association with Calvin. Nevertheless,

in the villa's garden, Leonel

moon shone brightly and stars twinkled sparsely

quietly in the

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

Calvin opened the car door

was undoubtedly

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placed a kiss behind her ear in a gesture filled

left after their brief intimate

black vehicle gradually

to return to the banquet

standing beneath the

across his face and lent it a mysterious and somewhat

a

simply watched Alexis and focused

no intention of lingering with

when he firmly grasped her arm and pressed her against the rough bark of a tree. The coarse texture scraped against her delicate skin and caused mild discomfort. But, the secluded nature of their surroundings added a different, more stirring

in close, his presence felt at the back

anticipated a kiss,

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

softly, and then

actions grew increasingly forceful as if he was attempting to rub the

a soft voice, “Don’t waste your

on her and his voice was rough with

knew I was going to follow you so you orchestrated the

still want you and

realize what

as he moved closer to her. “I

&

fierce reaction

let Alexis go this time, regardless of

Despite their current animosity, one undeniable truth remained — He still had feelings

Leonel had been

for which Alexis seemed to be

before him, he saw her as the remedy to his

with a firm grip, escorted Alexis to his car amidst her struggles. He used one hand to restrain her and

Her intention had indeed been to have sex

Leonel’s

had envisioned a more private setting, like a hotel for