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.

“I'll be at the apartment. Will you join me?” Alexis hesitated

retreating figure, Leonel

items, he headed to the checkout counter to pay. While waiting in line, he noticed Calvin, and to his surprise, Alexis was

smiled softly and then picked up two boxes of condoms

fixed his gaze

his breaths quickened. Hastily, he pushed his cart to the opposite

his selections, he fled

chosen 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, Alexis?”

Alexis cast her

Leonel, she hesitated to instill hope or become

herself as somewhat

resisted being

in the parking lot, “It's still not too late to change your mind,

back of the 2 chair, Calvin pulled out a cigarette

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

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

the sensation of being with Leonel had faded from

dwelling

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

awkwardness

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

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the villa, it was already seven in

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

canine companion, lay curled around Evelyn's

eye barely ajar, the dog appeared to

canine displayed intelligence comparable to

rapt in attention, cradled the dog while drowsiness enveloped

lovingly tucked her into

fluttered open, and she inquired softly, “Where is

a brief pause, Calvin comprehended that she referred

were likely inherent in the father-daughter

Calvin deemed it commonplace.

caressing Evelyn's 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

pacified Evelyn, Calvin gently retrieved Ollie from her embrace. The dog lay on the pillow, fixating its dark eyes on Evelyn, evidently sharing

his hand over Ollies

he rose to depart, Calvin noticed Alexis standing by the door, possibly

Alexis nodded in acknowledgment. Approaching, she

Evelyn bore a

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

fearing it might sadden Alexis, who had already faced considerable challenges in recent

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remained silent. Rising from her seat, she

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

Waylen remained by her side,

also attended the

three-year absence from Duefron, her legend

taken aback by her return, especially in the

Serenity made an

unease clung to

from the

had always been

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

in pleasant conversation, Darwin conversed with

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

stunning that

witnessed Alexis in formal attire.

a champagne-colored, diamond-studded halter dress,

owing to childbirth, she exhibited a noticeable fullness in

of nearly

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

garden, Leonel

moon shone brightly and stars twinkled sparsely

in the villa's

matters to attend to which necessitated him to leave

to his vehicle. Calvin opened the car door and leaned in to speak with

was undoubtedly

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

and left after their

vehicle gradually faded into the

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

was standing beneath the

that played across his face

out a

2687 But he didn't smoke it. He simply watched Alexis and focused his attention entirely on

with Leonel. She attempted to walk past

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 added a different, more stirring dimension

his presence felt at the back of her

a kiss, but it

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

and then grew more

actions grew increasingly forceful as if he was attempting to rub the piece of flesh off.

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

fixed a deep gaze on her and his voice was rough

going to follow you so

your aim? You wanted to prove that I still want you and I'm jealous and upset about this?" Ashamed by

you realize what

than before, as he moved closer to her.

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fierce reaction in Alexis, who pushed him

was determined not to let Alexis go this time, regardless of

in a contentious battle over the custody of Evelyn. Despite their current animosity, one undeniable truth remained — He still

had been

was an emotional void, for which Alexis seemed to be the only

she stood before him, he saw her as the remedy to his

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

Her intention had indeed been to

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

private setting, like a hotel for their