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.

out louder, “I'll be at the apartment. Will you join

retreating figure, Leonel

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

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

his

Hastily, he pushed his cart

fled without making any

vegetables and fruits remained

Calvin observed Leonel's departure.

the two boxes of condoms to their place,

Alexis cast

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

as somewhat

being

car in the parking lot, “It's still not too late to

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

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

it, Alexis extinguished the cigarette for him. Turning to her, Calvin, after a prolonged silence, extracted an invitation card from the console.

of being with Leonel

she avoided dwelling on that

of proximity and intimacy

An awkwardness

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

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reaching the villa, it was already seven in the evening.

he regaled

lay curled around Evelyn's

head drooping and one eye barely ajar, the dog appeared

canine displayed intelligence comparable

attention, cradled the dog while drowsiness enveloped

tucked her into

she inquired softly, “Where is Mr. Douglas? Why

Following a brief pause, Calvin comprehended that she referred

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

Calvin deemed it commonplace.

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

tight.” Having pacified Evelyn, Calvin gently retrieved Ollie from her embrace. The dog lay on the pillow, fixating its dark

ran his hand over Ollies

to depart, Calvin noticed Alexis standing by the door, possibly having been there for

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

bore a striking

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

sadden Alexis, who had already

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silent. Rising from her seat,

the 60th birthday celebration of a renowned celebrity in Duefron, numerous prominent

Rena's indisposition, Waylen remained by

by Calvin, Alexis also

Alexis’ three-year absence from Duefron,

her return, especially in the company of

Darwin and Serenity made an

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

Despite applause from the audience,

been known for

up in her eyes,

conversation, Darwin conversed with a wealthy

he was nowhere to be found. Initially present in the

stunning that

witnessed Alexis in formal attire. However, on this occasion, she

champagne-colored, diamond-studded

exhibited a noticeable

drew the attention of nearly every

for her association with Calvin. Nevertheless, when Alexis

the villa's garden, Leonel caught sight

this night, the moon shone brightly and stars twinkled sparsely

in

urgent matters to

the car door and leaned in to speak with

was undoubtedly

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a kiss behind her ear in a gesture filled with a hint

entered his car and left after their brief intimate

gradually faded into the

return to the banquet hall. As she turned, her gaze unexpectedly

was standing beneath the

that played across his face and lent it a mysterious

a cigarette

it. He simply watched Alexis and focused his

had no intention of lingering with Leonel. She

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

leaned in close, his presence felt at the back of

anticipated a kiss, but

hand held his cigarette and he used his free fingers to trace the spot where Calvin had

touch began softly, and then grew more

grew increasingly forceful as if he was attempting to rub the piece of

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

on her and his voice

follow you so

you and I'm jealous and

realize what you're

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

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declaration sparked a fierce reaction

not to let Alexis go

over the custody of Evelyn. Despite their

she left, Leonel had been afflicted with

void, for which Alexis seemed to be

he saw her as the remedy to his

with a firm grip, escorted Alexis to his car amidst her struggles. He used one hand to restrain her and emotionlessly instructed the driver in the front seat, “Return

indeed been to have

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

a more private setting, like