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?” Alexis

retreating figure, Leonel swallowed

he headed to the checkout counter to

then picked up two boxes of condoms from

fixed his gaze on

breaths quickened. Hastily, he pushed his

his selections, he fled without making

vegetables and fruits remained

Calvin observed Leonel's departure.

returned the two boxes of condoms to their place, sighing softly.

Alexis cast her gaze

of guilt. While desiring proximity to Leonel, she hesitated to

herself as somewhat

resisted being

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

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

help but consider

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,

the sensation of being with Leonel had faded from

avoided dwelling

necessity of proximity and intimacy with Leonel for the sake of Evelyn

An awkwardness engulfed

card away, she uttered softly, “Let's head

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

for dinner, and afterward, he regaled

canine companion, lay curled around Evelyn's

drooping and one eye barely ajar, the dog appeared to

believed the canine displayed

in attention, cradled the dog

lovingly tucked her into

open, and she inquired softly, “Where is Mr. Douglas? Why isn't he

Calvin comprehended that

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

Calvin deemed it commonplace.

Affectionate toward Calvin, Evelyn embraced

Evelyn's forehead. “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

his hand over Ollies

standing by the

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

Evelyn bore a striking

wouldn't feel as lonely.” In the event of Calvin's passing, Alexis wouldn't endure

fearing it might sadden Alexis, who had already faced considerable challenges in

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silent. Rising from

celebration of a renowned celebrity in Duefron, numerous prominent

remained by her side, delegating

by Calvin, Alexis also attended

absence from Duefron, her legend

in the company of

Darwin and Serenity made an

unease clung

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class had always been known for their snobbish

playing, tears welled up in her eyes, and she instinctively

pleasant conversation, Darwin conversed

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

appeared stunning

formal attire.

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

noticeable

nearly every man in attendance, captivated by her

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

garden, Leonel caught sight of

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

quietly in the

some urgent matters to attend

Calvin to his vehicle. Calvin opened the

demeanor was

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smile graced Alexis’ face in response. Calvin placed a kiss behind her ear in a gesture filled with a hint of desire. It was

left after their brief intimate

gradually faded into

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

was standing beneath the

face

out a cigarette and lit

it. He simply watched Alexis and focused his attention entirely

of lingering with Leonel. She attempted to

tree. The coarse texture scraped against

presence felt at the back of her

a kiss, but

cigarette and he used his free fingers to trace the spot

and then grew more intense

grew increasingly forceful as if he was

a soft voice, “Don’t waste your

He fixed a deep gaze on her and

to follow you so

that I still want you and I'm jealous and upset about this?" Ashamed by his

what

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

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declaration sparked a fierce reaction in Alexis,

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

Evelyn. Despite their

left, Leonel had been afflicted with a

void, for which Alexis seemed

before him, he saw

to his car amidst her struggles. He used one hand to restrain her and emotionlessly

had indeed been to

proximity of Leonel’s villa to her

a more private setting,