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?”

retreating figure, Leonel

mood for shopping. After grabbing a few items, he headed to the checkout counter to

then picked up two boxes of condoms from

fixed his

pushed his cart

selections, he fled without

fruits remained neglected in

Calvin observed Leonel's departure.

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

Alexis cast her gaze

to Leonel, she hesitated to instill hope or become

as somewhat

resisted being

Calvin whispered as they entered the car in the parking lot, “It's still not too late to change your

2 chair, Calvin pulled out a cigarette box from his

but consider lighting one up at

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 procrastinate any Longer.” Gazing at the invitation

years, the sensation of being

she avoided dwelling

likely grown between them, the necessity of proximity

An awkwardness

card away, she uttered

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it was already seven in

he regaled Evelyn

lay curled around Evelyn's

eye barely ajar,

the canine displayed intelligence comparable to

rapt in attention, cradled the dog while drowsiness enveloped

tucked her into

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

2685 Following a brief pause, Calvin comprehended that she

inherent in the father-daughter dynamic, considering Evelyn was

Calvin deemed it commonplace.

to have me here with you?" Affectionate

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

ran his hand

Calvin noticed Alexis standing by the door, possibly

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

bore a striking resemblance to

another child, Evelyn wouldn't feel as

fearing it might sadden Alexis, who

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silent. Rising from her seat, she

birthday celebration of a renowned celebrity in Duefron, numerous prominent figures

Rena's indisposition, Waylen remained by her side,

by Calvin, Alexis also attended

from

return, especially in the company of Calvin, suggesting

Serenity made an

of unease clung to her. Taking the stage, she

from the audience, internal

class had always been known

her eyes, and

Darwin conversed with

was nowhere to be found. Initially present in the hall, Leonel

stunning

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

diamond-studded halter dress, she

a noticeable

the attention of nearly every

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

garden, Leonel caught sight of

the moon shone brightly and stars

in the

had some urgent matters to attend to which necessitated him to

his vehicle. Calvin opened the car door and leaned in

was

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a gesture filled with a hint of desire. It was

car and left after their

gradually faded

moment before she decided to return to the banquet hall. As she

standing

played across his face and lent it a mysterious and

a

he didn't smoke it. He simply watched

with Leonel. She

her against the rough bark of a tree. The coarse texture scraped against her delicate skin and caused mild

leaned in close, his presence felt

anticipated a kiss, but it never

used his free fingers to trace the spot where

then

as if he was

“Don’t

deep gaze on her and his voice was rough with

knew I was going to follow

you and I'm jealous and upset

realize what you're doing?”

His voice even raspier than before, as he moved closer

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declaration sparked a fierce reaction in

Alexis go this time, regardless of their chaotic

entangled in a contentious battle over the custody of Evelyn. Despite their current animosity, one undeniable truth remained —

left, Leonel had been afflicted with a

was an emotional void, for which

saw her as

her struggles. He used one hand to restrain her and emotionlessly

had indeed been to have

Leonel’s villa to her own residence made the situation

had envisioned a more private setting, like a