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.

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

figure,

items, he headed to the checkout counter to pay.

and then picked

his gaze

he pushed his cart to the opposite

fled without making any

and fruits remained neglected in the

Calvin observed Leonel's departure.

two boxes of condoms to their place,

cast her

to Leonel,

herself as somewhat unscrupulous

resisted being

“It's still not too late to change your mind, you

Calvin pulled out a cigarette box

but consider lighting one up at

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

three years, the sensation of being with Leonel had faded from her

dwelling on

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

An awkwardness

uttered softly, “Let's head home.”

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

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

lay curled around

barely ajar, the

canine displayed intelligence

cradled the dog while

tucked her into

Evelyn's eyes fluttered open, and she inquired softly, “Where is

a brief pause, Calvin comprehended that

the

Calvin deemed it commonplace.

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 Calvin offered

do. Now, sleep tight.” Having pacified Evelyn, Calvin gently retrieved Ollie from

ran his hand

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

all that?” Alexis nodded in acknowledgment. Approaching, she took a seat at the edge of the bed, delicately

Evelyn bore a striking

child, Evelyn wouldn't feel as lonely.” In the event of

might sadden

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from her seat, she nodded

birthday celebration of a renowned celebrity in Duefron, numerous prominent figures graced the

by her side, delegating

Calvin, Alexis also attended the

from

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

Serenity made an

an air of unease clung to her. Taking the stage, she performed a piano

applause from the audience, internal disdain

upper class had always been known for their

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

conversation, Darwin conversed with a

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

stunning

seldom witnessed Alexis in formal attire. However, on

a champagne-colored, diamond-studded halter dress,

owing to childbirth, she exhibited a noticeable fullness in all the

the attention of nearly every

her

the villa's garden, Leonel caught sight

moon shone brightly and stars twinkled sparsely in the

quietly in

Calvin had some urgent matters to attend to

vehicle. Calvin opened the car

was undoubtedly

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her ear in a gesture filled

left after their

vehicle gradually faded into the

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

standing beneath

played across his face and lent it a mysterious and somewhat somber

pulled out a cigarette and lit

2687 But he didn't smoke it. He simply watched Alexis and

with Leonel.

grasped her arm and pressed her against the rough bark of a tree. The coarse texture scraped against her

leaned in close, his presence felt at the back

a kiss, but

his cigarette and he used his free fingers to trace

then grew more intense

as if he was

“Don’t waste your energy.”

on her

going to follow you

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

you realize what you're

as he moved closer to her. “I really want

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a fierce reaction in Alexis,

Alexis go this time, regardless of

the custody of Evelyn. Despite their current animosity, one undeniable truth remained — He

left, Leonel had been

emotional void, for which Alexis seemed to

saw her as the remedy to his

used one hand to restrain her and emotionlessly instructed the driver

intention had indeed been to have

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

envisioned a more private setting, like a