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 at the apartment. Will

her retreating figure, Leonel

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

his

Hastily, he pushed his cart to the

selections, he fled without

chosen vegetables and fruits remained neglected in

Calvin observed Leonel's departure.

their place, sighing softly. “Why put yourself through

Alexis cast her gaze

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

herself as somewhat unscrupulous

being

the transaction, 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

2 chair, Calvin

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

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,

three years, the sensation of being with

she avoided dwelling

the necessity of proximity and intimacy with Leonel for the

An awkwardness

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

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seven in the evening. Evelyn had completed

he regaled Evelyn

companion, lay curled around

drooping and one eye barely ajar, the dog appeared to be

believed the canine displayed intelligence comparable to

rapt in attention, cradled the

tucked

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

a brief pause, Calvin comprehended that she

inherent in the father-daughter dynamic, considering Evelyn was

Calvin deemed it commonplace.

murmured, “He's occupied with work. Isn't it nice to have me here with you?" Affectionate toward Calvin, Evelyn embraced

down, he gently kissed 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

hand over Ollies

depart, Calvin noticed Alexis standing by the

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

bore a striking resemblance to

“If you were to have another child, Evelyn wouldn't feel as lonely.” In the event of Calvin's passing, Alexis wouldn't endure loneliness

it might sadden Alexis, who

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Rising from her seat,

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

by her side, delegating the

Calvin, Alexis also

three-year absence from Duefron,

in the company of

made an

an air of unease clung to

applause from

had always been known for their

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

conversation, Darwin

he was nowhere to be found.

appeared stunning

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

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

exhibited a noticeable fullness in all the right

attention of nearly

encounter, Leonel harbored resentment toward Alexis, particularly for her association with

garden,

moon shone brightly and stars twinkled sparsely in the

stood quietly in the

had some urgent matters to attend to which necessitated

Calvin opened the car door and leaned in to speak with

demeanor was undoubtedly

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behind her ear in a gesture filled with a hint of desire.

and left after their

black vehicle gradually faded into the

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

was standing beneath the

played across his face and lent

out a cigarette and

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

lingering with Leonel. She attempted to

of a tree. The coarse texture scraped

leaned in close, his presence felt at the back of

a kiss,

used his free fingers

softly, and then grew more intense and

was attempting to rub

Alexis murmured in a soft voice, “Don’t waste

deep gaze on her and his voice was rough

was going to follow you so

prove that I still want you and I'm jealous and upset about this?"

you realize what

he moved closer to her. “I really want to fuck you,”

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declaration sparked a fierce reaction in Alexis, who pushed

let Alexis go this time, regardless of

over the custody of Evelyn. Despite their current animosity, one undeniable truth remained — He still had feelings for

Leonel had been afflicted

for which Alexis

she stood before him, he saw her as

escorted Alexis to his car amidst her struggles. He used one hand

indeed

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

a more private setting, like