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.

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

her retreating figure,

headed to the checkout counter to pay. While waiting in line, he noticed Calvin, and to

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

fixed his gaze

quickened. Hastily, he pushed his cart

fled without

chosen vegetables and fruits remained neglected in the

Calvin observed Leonel's departure.

the two boxes of condoms to their place, sighing softly. “Why put yourself through this,

cast

While desiring proximity to Leonel, she

as somewhat

being overly

lot, “It's still not too late to

2 chair, Calvin pulled out a cigarette box from

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

it, Alexis extinguished the cigarette for him. Turning to her, Calvin, after a prolonged silence, extracted an invitation card from the console. Placing it gently in her hand, he remarked, “Don't

of being with

she avoided dwelling on

proximity and intimacy with Leonel for the sake of

An awkwardness

card away, she uttered

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reaching the villa, it was already seven in the

afterward, he

lay curled around

drooping and one eye barely ajar, the dog appeared

believed the canine displayed intelligence

cradled the dog while drowsiness enveloped

tucked her

Evelyn's eyes fluttered open, and she inquired softly, “Where is

2685 Following a brief pause, Calvin comprehended that she referred to

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

Calvin deemed it commonplace.

to have me here with you?" Affectionate toward Calvin, Evelyn embraced him, whispering softly, “I Like you better.” While Calvin offered a smile, a touch

“I know you do. Now, sleep tight.” Having pacified Evelyn, Calvin gently retrieved Ollie from her embrace. The dog lay on the pillow, fixating its dark eyes on Evelyn, evidently sharing an

ran his hand over

standing by the door, possibly

“Did you hear all that?” Alexis nodded in acknowledgment. Approaching, she took a

a striking resemblance to

another child, Evelyn wouldn't feel as lonely.” In the event of

it might sadden Alexis, who had already faced

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silent. Rising from her

days later, at the 60th birthday celebration of a

remained by her side,

Alexis also

three-year absence from Duefron, her

her return, especially in the company

Darwin and Serenity made an

air of unease clung to her. Taking the

applause from

had always been known for their snobbish

playing, tears welled up in her eyes, and

pleasant conversation, Darwin conversed with a

was nowhere to be

appeared stunning that

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

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

exhibited a noticeable fullness in all the

the attention of nearly every man in attendance, captivated by her

resentment toward Alexis, particularly for her association with Calvin. Nevertheless,

garden, Leonel

night, the moon shone brightly and stars twinkled sparsely

stood quietly in the

had some urgent matters to attend to which

Calvin to his vehicle. Calvin opened the car

was undoubtedly

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

his car and left after their brief intimate

black vehicle gradually faded into the

moment before she decided to return to the banquet hall.

was standing

face

a cigarette

simply watched Alexis and focused his attention

lingering with Leonel. She attempted to walk

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

in close, his presence felt

a kiss, but it

his cigarette and he used his free fingers

then grew more intense and

actions grew increasingly forceful as if he was attempting to

in a soft voice, “Don’t waste your energy.” Leonel’

on her and his voice was rough

going to follow you so

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

realize what you're

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

was determined not to let Alexis go this

their current animosity, one undeniable

Leonel had been afflicted with a metaphorical

emotional void, for which Alexis seemed to be the only

saw

car amidst her struggles. He used one hand to restrain her and emotionlessly instructed the driver in the front seat,

had indeed been to have

of the driver, and the proximity of Leonel’s

private setting,