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.

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

figure, Leonel

grabbing a few items, he headed to the checkout counter to pay. While

picked up two

his

Hastily, he pushed

his selections, he fled

chosen vegetables and fruits

Calvin observed Leonel's departure.

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

cast

While desiring proximity to Leonel, she hesitated to

herself as somewhat

resisted being

the transaction, Calvin whispered as they entered the car in the parking lot, “It's still not too late to change your mind, you know,” Seated in the car, Alexis shook her head in

Calvin pulled out a

but consider lighting one up

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

sensation of being with Leonel had

dwelling

likely grown between them, the necessity of proximity and intimacy

An awkwardness

uttered softly, “Let's head

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villa, it was already seven in the evening. Evelyn had

joined Alexis for dinner, and afterward, he regaled

canine companion, lay curled

barely ajar,

canine displayed

the

lovingly tucked her into

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

pause, Calvin comprehended that she referred

the father-daughter dynamic, considering Evelyn was Leonel's

Calvin deemed it commonplace.

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 its

hand over

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

Calvin inquired, “Did you hear all that?” Alexis nodded in acknowledgment. Approaching, she took a seat at the edge of the bed,

a striking resemblance

were to have another child, Evelyn wouldn't feel as lonely.” In the event of Calvin's passing, Alexis

sadden Alexis,

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remained silent. Rising from

the 60th birthday celebration of a renowned celebrity in Duefron, numerous prominent figures graced the

by her side,

Calvin, Alexis also attended the

Alexis’ three-year absence from Duefron, her legend

taken aback by her return, especially in the

Darwin and Serenity made an appearance

had donned her finest attire, an air of unease clung to

applause from the audience, internal

always been

up in her eyes, and she instinctively glanced at

pleasant conversation, Darwin conversed with a wealthy

him out, but he was nowhere to be found. Initially present in the hall,

appeared stunning that

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

diamond-studded halter dress, she

she exhibited a noticeable fullness

of nearly every man in attendance, captivated by her

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

villa's garden, Leonel

this night, the moon shone brightly and stars twinkled sparsely in

in the villa's

urgent matters to attend to which necessitated

his vehicle. Calvin opened the car door and leaned in

was

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behind her ear in a gesture

car and left after their

gradually faded into

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

standing

cast shadows that played across his face and lent it a

out a cigarette

it. He simply watched Alexis and

of lingering with Leonel. She attempted

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

felt at the back of her

anticipated a kiss, but it

cigarette and he used his free fingers to trace the spot

softly, and then grew more intense and

if he was

“Don’t waste

her and his voice was

I was going to follow you so you orchestrated the

want you and I'm

you realize what

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

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sparked a fierce reaction in Alexis, who pushed

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

over the custody of Evelyn. Despite their

she left, Leonel had been

which

him, he saw her as the remedy to his

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

indeed

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

more private setting,