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.

pivoted and called out louder, “I'll be

figure, Leonel swallowed

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

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

his gaze

quickened. Hastily, he pushed

fled without making

vegetables and fruits remained neglected

Calvin observed Leonel's departure.

boxes of condoms to their place, sighing softly. “Why put yourself

cast

guilt. While desiring proximity to Leonel, she hesitated to instill hope or become entangled

somewhat

being overly

Calvin whispered as they entered the car in the parking lot, “It's still not too late to change your mind, you know,” Seated in the car, Alexis shook

back of the 2 chair, Calvin pulled out a cigarette

he couldn't help but consider lighting one

Lighting 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 procrastinate any Longer.” Gazing at the invitation card, Alexis

the sensation of being with Leonel had

dwelling on that

grown between them, the necessity of proximity and intimacy with Leonel

awkwardness engulfed

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

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

joined Alexis for dinner, and afterward, he regaled Evelyn with bedtime stories

lay

its head drooping and one eye barely ajar, the dog appeared to

the canine displayed

cradled the dog while drowsiness

lovingly tucked

she inquired softly, “Where is

a brief pause, Calvin comprehended that she referred to

in the father-daughter dynamic, considering Evelyn

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

“I know you do. Now, sleep tight.” Having pacified Evelyn, Calvin gently retrieved Ollie from her embrace. The dog

ran his hand over

depart, Calvin noticed Alexis standing by the door, possibly

that?” Alexis nodded in acknowledgment. Approaching, she

Evelyn bore a striking resemblance to

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

might sadden

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from her seat, she

celebration of a renowned celebrity in Duefron, numerous prominent

remained by

Alexis also attended

absence from

in the

and Serenity made an

unease clung to her. Taking the stage, she performed a

applause from the

been known for their snobbish

in her eyes,

conversation, Darwin conversed

company, Serenity sought him out, but he was nowhere to be

appeared stunning

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

diamond-studded halter

noticeable

of nearly every man in

particularly for her association with Calvin. Nevertheless, when Alexis and

in the villa's garden,

brightly and

quietly in the villa's front

urgent matters to attend

Calvin opened the

demeanor was undoubtedly

&

ear in a

his car and left after their brief

vehicle gradually

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

standing beneath

shadows that played across his face and lent

pulled out a cigarette

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

intention of lingering with Leonel. She attempted

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 surroundings added a different, more stirring dimension to

leaned in close, his presence felt at the

anticipated a kiss, but it never

he used his free fingers to trace the spot

and then grew more intense and

as if he was

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

on her

to follow you so you orchestrated

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

what

aware,” he responded. His voice even raspier than before, as he moved closer to her. “I really want to fuck

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sparked a fierce reaction in Alexis, who pushed

to let Alexis go this time, regardless of

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

left, Leonel had been afflicted with a metaphorical

was an emotional void, for which Alexis seemed to

she stood before him, he saw

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 to

indeed been to have sex with

proximity of Leonel’s villa to her own residence made the situation unacceptable to

more private setting, like a hotel for