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 at the apartment. Will you

figure, Leonel

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

at her, smiled softly and then picked up two boxes of condoms

fixed his gaze

he pushed his cart to the opposite

his selections, he fled without

chosen vegetables and fruits remained neglected in the

Calvin observed Leonel's departure.

boxes of condoms to their place, sighing softly. “Why

cast

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

herself as somewhat unscrupulous

resisted being

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

of the 2 chair, Calvin pulled out a cigarette box from his

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

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,

sensation of being with Leonel had

she avoided dwelling on

of proximity and intimacy with Leonel for the

An awkwardness

card away, she uttered softly, “Let's head home.”

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reaching the villa, it was already seven in

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

companion, lay

eye barely ajar,

canine displayed intelligence comparable

rapt in attention, cradled the dog while drowsiness enveloped her.

lovingly tucked her

Evelyn's eyes fluttered open, and she inquired softly, “Where is Mr. Douglas? Why

Following a brief pause, Calvin comprehended that

inquiries were likely inherent in the father-daughter dynamic, considering

Calvin deemed it commonplace.

Affectionate toward Calvin, Evelyn embraced him, whispering softly, “I Like you better.”

tight.” Having pacified Evelyn, Calvin gently retrieved Ollie from her embrace. The

his hand over Ollies

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

Alexis nodded in acknowledgment. Approaching, she took a seat

a striking

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

refrained from articulating these sentiments, fearing it might sadden Alexis, who had already faced

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

by her side, delegating the attendance to

by Calvin, Alexis also

Alexis’ three-year absence from Duefron, her

return, especially in the company of Calvin, suggesting a harmonious

and Serenity made

air of unease clung to her. Taking the

Despite applause from the audience, internal disdain

been

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

pleasant conversation, Darwin conversed

Desiring Leonel's company, Serenity sought him out, but he was nowhere to be found. Initially

stunning

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

a champagne-colored, diamond-studded halter

she exhibited a noticeable fullness in all the right

nearly every man in attendance, captivated by her

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

garden,

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

in the

urgent matters to attend to which

the car door and leaned in

was undoubtedly

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behind her ear in a gesture filled

and left after their

vehicle gradually faded into the

moment before she decided to return to the

standing beneath the

played across his face

a cigarette

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

had no intention of lingering with

tree. The coarse texture scraped against her delicate

his presence felt at the back of her

kiss, but it

held his cigarette and he used his free fingers

began softly, and then grew more

actions grew increasingly forceful as if he was attempting to rub

point?” Alexis murmured in a soft voice, “Don’t

on her and his

I was going to follow you so you orchestrated the

want you and I'm jealous and upset about this?" Ashamed by his accusation,

you realize what you're doing?”

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

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declaration sparked a fierce reaction in Alexis,

let Alexis go this time,

their

Leonel had been afflicted with a

emotional void, for which Alexis seemed to be the only

stood before 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

intention had indeed been to have sex

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

more private setting, like a hotel