A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

Chapter 2701 Out of nowhere, she asked in her soft, sweet voice, “Mr. Douglas, are you my daddy?” Leonel, startled by the question, accidentally cut his finger, a streak of red blood appearing.

He momentarily froze but regained his composure as Evelyn repeated her question. Turning to her gently, he affirmed, “Yes, I'm Daddy!” Evelyn then fell silent, gazing at him with eyes full of longing.

Although Calvin had filled in for the father figure in her two-and-a-half-year life, somewhere deep inside, she seemed to know that he wasn't her real father and longed to connect with her real dad.

Leonel’s emotions swirled. He had spent the day wrestling with how to approach this topic with Evelyn.

() But she, with her innate cleverness, had made it easier than he'd anticipated.

He quickly cleaned the blood from his finger and dried his hands before lifting her into his arms.

Evelyn cuddled against his shoulder like a little puppy, softly murmuring, “Daddy!” Holding her with one arm and supporting her back with the other, Leonel felt an overwhelming surge of emotion.

She was his own flesh and blood.

Ollie, the puppy, danced excitedly at his feet but settled down after being fed some dog food and water.

As Leonel resumed cooking, Evelyn clung to him like a small koala, whispering into her father’s ear.

Despite her illness, she was lively and chatty, her spirit undiminished.

Leonel found himself wishing that he could always have his little girl by his side.

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Upon her return to the villa, Alexis carried only a small suitcase, aware that most of her belongings were still in Braseovell and that Leonel had likely prepared everything necessary for Evelyn.

Entering with her luggage, she received a cursory glance from Leonel.

“Put it in the master bedroom,” he instructed indifferently.

Noticing Evelyn clinging to Leonel's back, Alexis approached with concern for her daughter's safety. She attempted to take her down, but Evelyn refused to let go, clinging even tighter.

Alexis, with no other option, left Evelyn there, cautioning Leonel to be careful with her.

Leonel responded with a cold snort, “I won't let anything happen to her! I don't understand you two, always leaving the child with the maid. Couldn't one of you have stayed with her?” Alexis struggled to find the right words.

She chose not to explain the situation further and simply headed upstairs with her luggage.

Leonel watched her go, his gaze intensifying. Evelyn, still close to his ear, innocently asked, “Daddy, do you and Calvin both Like Mommy, right?”

Chapter 2702 Leonel gently stroked her head but didn't give a direct answer.

Evelyn, young and easily distracted, quickly moved on from the topic.

In her mind, she was just beginning to understand that she would be living here now. She worried about Calvin, contemplating asking her daddy if Calvin could move in too, so they could be a family of four.

In the master bedroom, Alexis was struck by its thoughtful arrangement.

The large bed, with its covers tossed aside, likely Evelyn's recent resting spot, caught her attention.

She softly touched the bedsheet and observed the furniture and the wardrobe prepared for both man and woman, reminiscent of a bridal suite. She suspected there must be a children’s room somewhere too.

‘What emotions had driven Leonel to prepare all this? He might have hoped for a reconciliation upon her return, but she came with different intentions. Now that her true motives were out, she wondered how he would react.

Her mind was a whirlwind of thoughts.

Not wanting to dwell in the room, she quickly went back downstairs after placing her suitcase.

Throughout the meal, her thoughts remained in turmoil.

Leonel was the epitome of calm and composure, adeptly feeding Evelyn.

This was probably a skill he had mastered while caring for younger siblings in his past.

Evelyn ate obediently, her only peculiarity being her aversion to onions, which she promptly spat out.

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e, casting an unspoken tension into the air.

Alexis wasn't sure how to react to the situation.

Evelyn, seemingly oblivious to the tension, chirped, “Mommy doesn't eat onions either? But she always tells me she eats everything!” Leonel glanced at Alexis with a natural curiosity. “Oh, does Mommy really eat everything?” He seemed to remember something, teasingly adding, “Yeah, she does!” His jest was apparent, and Alexis, perhaps a bit frustrated, bit into a lamb chop with more force than necessary.

Leonel couldn't help but chuckle lightly at the sight.

He hardly touched his own meal, his appetite seemingly absent. He instinctively reached for a cigarette but refrained, mindful of Evelyn's presence.

At 8 p.m., two servants arrived at the house, a necessary addition considering the responsibilities of both Leonel and Alexis, along with caring for Evelyn.

Chapter 2703 While Evelyn enjoyed her bath, Leonel also bathed the puppy, drying both afterwards.

He then dressed Evelyn in a onesie and carried her to the bedroom.

He decided it was best they all sleep together, given her young age.

Evelyn seemed perfectly at ease on the large bed with Leonel, as if he had always been there for her.

She wanted to sleep with the puppy as well, but Leonel was not keen on having three people and a dog in the bed.

After some persuasion, Evelyn agreed to place Ollie’s pink bed close by, where the puppy looked comfortably nestled.

Evelyn, visibly delighted, emitted warm breaths from her tiny nose.

Leonel held her, feeling her slight yet sturdy form.

As she snuggled into the blanket, he sat beside the bed, reading a fairy tale book to her.

() Evelyn rested her head on his arm, listening attentively.

9:30, she had drifted off to sleep, her cheeks

Eventually, he withdrew his hand and walked to the walk-in closet, where Alexis was organizing her

silently. Her expression was impassive, showing

was understandable, given her primary reason for returning was essentially to “borrow

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held for

to leave as soon as you're pregnant,

late, and she was too

head, she replied, “No, it's just that I brought back only a few

slowly advanced towards her, backing her against the

bodies were close, his

slightly,

you afraid that-I might get mad

2704 “It's not like that,” she answered, her voice trembling

different. There had been a specific goal in mind, and alcohol had dulled her

any impulsive desires, and

his proximity, barely

asked quietly, “Did you discuss this arrangement with Calvin?”

earlobe, which seemed flushed. “Being with me, don’t you owe him that much? After all, he's your current-boyfriend,” he said,

more, driven by the concerns any

any man in his position, Alexis regained her composure and offered a light smile. “No need. This

nodded, acknowledging her point. “That's true,” he

the doorknob, he added with resolve, “I want us to share a room. Also, I have surgery scheduled at the hospital tomorrow, and I want you there

her to be by his side for every significant moment in the future. His determination

not to argue further, understanding the

Join

it, surveying the room now shared with two additional

he moved to the bed and

her sleep, cuddling a pillow, her tiny,

watched her with tender eyes, believing he could do this

felt similarly about his

have another child, Leonel found himself

in the guest room, Leonel returned to

he cradled Evelyn with one arm while managing his affairs on his phone with

was softened to a warm yellow hue, creating a tender

hour later, Alexis emerged, wearing a modest two-piece pajama set, clearly an

his phone, eyeing

almost provocatively, “Rest assured, I won't touch you

the moment, and with Evelyn here, what could I possibly do?” “You're overthinking,” Alexis responded, her

and, once Alexis was settled on the far

room plunged into darkness, and Alexis found herself unable to

broke the silence with a whisper. “We could actually consider in vitro fertilization. It wouldn't be much of a hassle.” There was a brief pause before Leonel responded, his voice laced with sarcasm, “You seemed to really enjoy the other night. If IVF was your intention, why not mention it from the start? Bringing it

little face in the dim light. In moments like these, Alexis found solace in her daughter, making all the endurance

watched her silently,

considered their relationship at all. She appeared like a puppet, being with him solely for the sake of having a child, without

but he

her feelings towards Calvin, but his pride held him back from repeating the question. Instead, he wrestled with

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night wore on, Alexis eventually fell asleep in

stepped into the hallway for

was his only source of solace, and he longed for her to show

returned to the bed,

tenderly wrapped his arms around her slender frame, his hands softly stroking her waist. His actions conveyed a deep, unspoken desire

feel the heat emanating from Leonel's body behind

abstinent for three years, and their recent encounters were

wasn't

back, she found herself whispering, “Didn't you

you still thinking about Calvin?" Leonel’s words were soft as he kissed her neck, his breath

then, he withdrew his hand, seemingly losing

trying to ignore his presence. After a couple of minutes, Leonel quietly rolled over, putting their

silence. But as she closed her eyes, she felt the intensity of Leonel's gaze. When she opened her eyes, she met

if trying to see through her, and

running water came from the bathroom, leaving Alexis to wonder what

there, struggling with her thoughts about

returned, chilled from his time in the bathroom, he sat on the sofa briefly, perhaps to avoid disturbing Evelyn. Alexis couldn't help but suggest, “I'll sleep in the guest room with Evelyn from tomorrow on.” ()

later, Alexis found herself

teasing. She had mentioned his vasectomy, trying to set a boundary, but he always seemed to find ways to stir her emotions, often leaving her

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actions felt cruel

of the bed, leaning against

Leonel, “Get out of

seemed to enjoy seeing her flustered, thinking it meant

then, his thoughts drifted to the past three years

said coldly, “Sleep.” Determined not to show weakness, Alexis turned her back to him and

the night together, yet the distance between them was palpable. Leonel’s

demeanor changed entirely with

accommodating with her, fulfilling

her. The next morning, the villas floors were all covered with soft wool carpets, making it a

their puppy, frolicked on the carpet

puppy barked

Ollie’s rescue and then gently lectured Evelyn about not pulling

her head, patting

for your medicine.” Leonel carefully prepared her medicine, and there were six sizable

medicine had always been a challenge for Alexis, and even Calvin's efforts were often in

Evelyn sat obediently

sips of water with each half. She complied

reward, he gave her a piece of

egg, milk and finger-sandwiches, Leonel attentively fed his daughter, squatting

watching this, couldn't hold back her comment. “She's capable of eating by herself. Children should learn to be more independent.” This was the approach the

she's turned out fine. There's nothing wrong with being a bit spoiled.” Alexis found herself at a loss

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