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.

a daze, Leonel lingered. Eventually, he pivoted and called out louder, “I'll be at the apartment.

retreating figure,

the checkout counter to pay.

and then picked

his

pushed

fled

fruits remained neglected

Calvin observed Leonel's departure.

their place,

Alexis cast her

harbored a sense of guilt. While desiring proximity to Leonel, she

herself as somewhat

being

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

against the back of the 2 chair, Calvin pulled

couldn't help but consider lighting one

after a prolonged silence, extracted an invitation card from the

of three years, the sensation of being

dwelling on

of proximity and intimacy with Leonel for the

awkwardness

away, she uttered softly, “Let's head

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already seven in the evening. Evelyn had completed her

afterward, he regaled Evelyn with bedtime stories following

lay curled around Evelyn's

ajar,

canine displayed

in attention, cradled the

tucked her

and she inquired softly, “Where is Mr.

pause, Calvin comprehended that

the father-daughter dynamic, considering Evelyn was

Calvin deemed it commonplace.

me here with you?" Affectionate toward Calvin, Evelyn embraced him, whispering softly, “I Like you

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

his hand

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

Alexis nodded in acknowledgment. Approaching, she took

a striking

suggested, “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 any

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

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Rising from her seat,

a renowned celebrity

to Rena's indisposition, Waylen remained by her side, delegating

by Calvin, Alexis also attended

absence from Duefron,

taken aback by her return, especially in the company of Calvin, suggesting a

made an

air of unease clung to her. Taking the stage, she

applause from the audience, internal

upper class had always been known

tears welled up in her eyes, and she instinctively glanced at her

in pleasant conversation, Darwin conversed with a

company, Serenity sought him out, but he was nowhere to be found. Initially present in the hall, Leonel trailed Alexis and Calvin

stunning that

Leonel seldom witnessed Alexis in formal attire. However, on

champagne-colored, diamond-studded halter dress,

exhibited a noticeable fullness in all the

nearly every man in attendance, captivated by

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

garden, Leonel caught sight of

shone brightly and stars twinkled sparsely

stood quietly in the

Calvin had some urgent matters to

Calvin to his vehicle. Calvin opened the car

was

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response. Calvin placed a kiss behind her ear in a gesture filled

left after their brief

vehicle gradually

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

standing

across his face and lent it a mysterious and

pulled out a cigarette and lit

smoke it. He simply watched Alexis and focused his attention entirely

no intention of lingering with Leonel. She attempted to

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 surroundings

close, his presence felt at the back of

kiss, but it never

his cigarette and he used his free fingers to trace the spot where

touch began softly, and then grew more intense

as if he was attempting

“Don’t waste your energy.” Leonel’ gaze lifted

on her and his voice was rough

follow you so you orchestrated

you and I'm jealous and upset about this?" Ashamed

you realize what you're doing?”

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

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sparked a fierce reaction in Alexis, who

to let Alexis go this time, regardless

Despite their

had been afflicted with a metaphorical

void, for which Alexis seemed to

stood before him, he saw her

grip, escorted Alexis to his car amidst her struggles. He used one hand to restrain her and emotionlessly instructed the driver in the front

had indeed been to have sex with

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

more private setting, like