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.

he pivoted and called out louder, “I'll be

her retreating figure,

the mood for shopping. After grabbing a few items, he headed to the checkout counter to pay. While waiting in line, he noticed Calvin, and to his surprise, Alexis was standing next

at her, smiled softly and then picked up

fixed his gaze on

breaths quickened. Hastily, he pushed his

he fled

vegetables and fruits remained

Calvin observed Leonel's departure.

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

cast

proximity to Leonel, she hesitated

herself as somewhat

resisted being overly

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

against the back of the 2 chair, Calvin pulled out a

he couldn't help but

to her, Calvin, after a prolonged silence, extracted an invitation card from the console. Placing it gently in

the passage of three years, the sensation of being with Leonel had faded from her

she avoided dwelling on

the necessity of proximity

An awkwardness

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

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

afterward, he

the canine companion, lay curled around Evelyn's

drooping and one eye barely ajar, the

believed the canine displayed intelligence comparable

attention, cradled the dog while

lovingly tucked her into

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

2685 Following a brief pause, Calvin

likely inherent in the father-daughter dynamic, considering

Calvin deemed it commonplace.

brown curls, Calvin murmured, “He's occupied with work. Isn't it nice to have me here with you?" Affectionate toward Calvin, Evelyn embraced him, whispering softly, “I Like you better.” While Calvin

Ollie from her embrace. The

hand

standing by the door, possibly having been

nodded in acknowledgment. Approaching, she took a seat at the edge of the bed, delicately caressing Evelyn's

a striking resemblance

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

sentiments, fearing it might sadden Alexis, who had already faced considerable

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silent. Rising from

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

indisposition, Waylen remained by her side, delegating the

Alexis also attended the

absence from Duefron, her legend

aback by her return, especially in

made an

her finest attire, an air of unease clung to her. Taking the stage,

from the

been known for their

tears welled up in her eyes,

in pleasant conversation, Darwin conversed with a wealthy

be found. Initially present in the

appeared stunning that

seldom witnessed Alexis in formal attire. However, on this occasion, she exuded a captivating

diamond-studded halter dress,

childbirth, she exhibited a noticeable fullness in

every step drew the attention of nearly every man in attendance,

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

villa's garden, Leonel caught sight

moon shone brightly and stars twinkled sparsely in

in the

matters to attend to which necessitated him to

opened the car door and leaned in to speak

demeanor was undoubtedly

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response. Calvin placed a kiss behind her ear in a gesture filled with a hint of desire. It was a sign of closeness shared only

and left after their brief

vehicle gradually faded into

she decided to return to the banquet hall. As

standing beneath the

shadows that played across his face and lent it

pulled out a cigarette

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

no intention of lingering with Leonel. She attempted

halted when he firmly grasped her 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

felt at the back

kiss, but it never

his free fingers to trace the spot where

began softly, and then grew more intense

as if he was attempting

a soft voice, “Don’t waste

deep gaze on her and his

follow you so you orchestrated

You wanted to prove that I still want you and

what

before, as he

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reaction

go this time,

their current animosity, one undeniable truth remained — He still had feelings for

had been afflicted with

void, for which Alexis seemed to be the

stood before him, he saw her as the remedy

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

indeed

presence of the driver, and the proximity of Leonel’s villa to her own

a more private setting, like a