A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

Chapter 2721 Yes, today was the day they had gotten married.

Leonel’s footsteps approached from behind. He came in, tossing his coat over a chair back before sitting opposite Alexis.

It was then that she noticed he was still wearing the same clothes from the morning, including the particularly elegant lapel pin. She rarely saw him dressed so formally- “If you wanted dinner with me, you could've called,” she said, her voice barely above a whisper.

“Would you have come home if I had called?” Leonel asked, his eyes downcast.

Alexis watched as he put away the velvet box, seemingly deciding not to give it to her.

She didn't inquire about it and began to eat in silence.

After she took a bite, Leonel abruptly took the plate away, his tone harsh. “They're cold. What if you have a stomach later?” Alexis remained quiet, the tension between them palpable.

Leonel headed to the kitchen to reheat the dishes. Returning with the warmed food, he poured himself a glass of red wine. Alexis frowned at the sight. “You just had surgery. You shouldn't be drinking” Instead of responding, Leonel pushed the glass towards her, hinting for her to drink. “It's our wedding night,” he said.

Alexis hesitantly picked up the glass, swirled the wine gently, and finally took a sip, drinking half of it.

Leonel watched her closely before asking, “Have you made things clear with him? How did he take it? Is he okay with you marrying me? Did he argue with you?” Putting down her glass, Alexis met Leonel's gaze and spoke up slowly.

“Leonel, listen to me. Just because we've got married doesn't mean I should endure your sarcasm all the time. Calvin is very important to me. If you can't understand that —" AngelasLibrary Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated for All Books Updates...

Leonel cut her off, his smile casual, almost dismissive.

“What are you worried about? Mrs. Douglas, relax. I'm not petty- I just wonder if Calvin can handle knowing you're with me, that the woman he cares about spends her nights in my bed. That at any moment, I can touch you, even be intimate with you. It must be maddening for him, right?” Alexis stood up abruptly, but Leonel's stern voice stopped her.

“Sit down. Did I say you could leave? As I mentioned, it is our wedding night.” Alexis couldn't help but frown.

Chapter 2722 His eyes were fixed at the glass-or perhaps he was looking at her though it.

His tone was very casual as he said, “Evelyn kept waiting for you for a long time and just fell asleep not long before your return.

She kept crying when I tried making her take her medicine and kept insisting on wanting you! Is this how you took care of her these past few years? AngelasLibrary You only take care of her when you're free, and then you leave her to the babysitter when you're not?” He actually knew that this wasn't the case. He knew how much Alexis had taken good care of Evelyn and how she loved her very much. She would've never come to him for Evelyn's case if that wasn't true.

However, whenever he remembered that she went to visit Calvin, he wanted to antagonize her.

At that point, he just wanted to expose his wound to her and let her feel the pain as well. That way, he could find out if she still had feelings for him.

After a brief silence between the two of them, Alexis said, “I'l go upstairs to see her.” Before she could get up, Leonel grabbed her hand. This time, his tone had somewhat softened, no longer sounding sarcastic.

“Let's eat first,” he suggested.

Alexis kept her hand on the edge of the table as she hesitated.

After a while, she gave in and sat down to eat.

As the two of them ate, the atmosphere around them remained silent.

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Alexis couldn't help but think of the phrase “the last supper”, which made her smile. Leonel noticed this and stared at her for a long time.

There was an unfathomable look in his eyes.

It had a mixture of love, resentment, and the longing for all the years that had gone by.

For some reason, Alexis was willing to engage him in conversation this time around. While drinking her soup, she asked him, “How have you been these past few years?” She knew about the first year when he was flying around the world and looking for her. However, by the time she had given birth to Evelyn, he had already returned to the country.

By then, she had lost track of him and no one had mentioned him in front of her.

Alexis thought that he, like anyone else, needed emotional connection.

He had a colorful past, with so many different people coming and going.

Perhaps he also had someone by his side during that time.

Leonel’s gaze deepened as he leaned his back against the chair, carefully watching her. After a while, he uttered under his breath, “Do you really want to know?"

Chapter 2723 He knew what was on her mind, but he didn't want to be explicit about it.

Shortly after that, the conversation between the two of them died down. Once she was done with her meal, she headed upstairs. This time, Leonel no longer stopped her.

He had given all the servants a day off, Leaving only the three of them in the villa.

Alexis went into the master bedroom to check on Evelyn.

A small bedside lamp bathed the room with a soft light. Beside it was Evelyn, who was sleeping soundly.

Alexis could make out the outline of her body under the thin quilt.

Although she was curled up like an infant, her delicate face still looked adorable.

AngelasLibrary Alexis leaned over and kissed her.

Evelyn's skin felt warm against her Lips.

The kiss must've woken up Evelyn as she drowsily opened her eyes and looked at Alexis. “Mom,” she softly called her while reaching out her small hands for a hug.

Alexis obliged and pulled her in for an embrace as she caressed her little face.

“I like Daddy,” Evelyn muttered softly.

When Alexis heard this, she felt her heart twitch.

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Before she could say something, Evelyn fell asleep again. Her fan-like eyelashes trembled slightly, her skin so smooth and soft.

As she slept, Alexis watched her quietly.

She would never get tired of looking at her own child.

It was around this time that Leonel entered the room. When he was greeted by this scene, he realized that this was the first time he had seen Alexis in such a tender state ever since they reunited.

There were no sharp exchanges nor sarcastic remarks, just a gentle gaze focused on the child they shared.

Leonel gently closed the door and made sure not to make a single sound.

Though the door and the bed were only a few meters apart, him getting there still felt like a lifetime.

He stopped behind her and looked at Evelyn.

made Alexis’ body tense up, pulling her back to reality. “She woke up for a second and then fell asleep immediately after,”

her slender waist. There was a hint of lust in his touch, at least

The warmth of his hand

still so close to Alexis’ ear that she could feel the warmth of his breath. “I

want to cause any ruckus for fear that it

Leonel didn't say anything and remained quiet. However, his long fingers kept roaming

to be unbearable as

the two of them headed

of the door was Evelyn, while in the parlor, Leonel pinned Alexis against the wall and

skilled kisser, hoisting her up as though she was sitting on his lap. He

and turned to the side

was one of Alexis’

a romantic atmosphere as

married, she still felt uncomfortable around him after

was no telling what Leonel was about to do. At this moment, he seemed intent on flirting with her. He sank his head and leaned his lips

did he say it, but he also made her feel

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this. Her face turned slightly red as she shyly

just had surgery. Don't mess around!”

In response, Leonel chuckled.

gently held her waist and swayed her body from side to side. He didn't care

was now enveloped

resist-on such a night, perhaps she no longer had

chin on his shoulder

to time, Leonel would kiss her, letting his lips stay on hers for a few seconds before pulling

in each other's embrace. After that, he stopped and said in a

she was a blazing fire capable of easily

himself. Despite having just undergone surgery

Alexis, turning her body into a puddle of

Evelyn just on the other side of the door, she couldn't

could do was bite his shoulders to stop herself from squealing. Her voice was hoarse and tinged with moans as she cried, “Enough!” Leonel looked up, with strands of his damp hair clinging

“Are you going to run away from me

angry, Leonel was quite pleased with her

dare to run away again! Because of what had happened last night, he was clearly in a good mood. In the

woke up, she found herself in

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and saw no

heard the faint sound of a child's voice coming from downstairs,

stared into the middle distance as she listened

approaching her coming from the

Evelyn, who rushed to her and kissed

kissed

look of joy on her face, Evelyn

She

was done, Alexis took Evelyn

congee with sliced beef sprinkled with thinly sliced green onions

It had such an appetizing

in front of her daughter, she asked, “Where's mine?” At that moment, Leonel was reading the

“I told you about the breakfast options, but you didn't tell me your preference.” AngelasLibrary Alexis gritted her teeth in

mention anything about breakfast last night because he

also there, she

her a soft-boiled egg, holding the plate

as though he was coaxing Evelyn. “Here,

tomorrow.” Alexis awkwardly pushed away

to Mommy!” After a slight pause, she

taught Evelyn this? Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join &

He then gently stroked Evelyn's hair and encouraged her, saying, “How will you share Daddy with Mommy, sweetie?”

replied, “Daddy hugged me to sleep last night. But when I woke up this morning, Mommy's

matter-of-factly, “You were the one who came over to my side!” Alexis pursed her lips and didn't

well that this warm atmosphere was only made possible because of Leonel's good mood. If at any point, his mood turned sour or if he thought of Calvin, he would become cold and sarcastic yet again. By then, it would be very difficult to be around him.

her breakfast in

room fell on Leonel's handsome face, highlighting his blank expression. “Sit down!” he repeated.

effort on her part to force

Evelyn?” Leonel lifted the half-empty glass where she

she was about to go to the Law firm, she said to Leonel, “I don't have a court trial today. I can take Evelyn with me.” Leonel put down Evelyn and wiped his

Alexis, you're not actually busy, are you? You're just trying to avoid me.” “Nol” Alexis denied, trying her best to maintain her calm tone. “The law firm has accumulated a lot of work over the years during my absence.” He stared at her for a while before saying, “So you're also aware that you've left your work behind, huh? Alexis, did you hate me so much back then that you gave up your entire career and family just so you could avoid me?” He had never brought

believed that she knew about

that, she remained indifferent

testament to how badly she wanted to cut ties with

there was a subtle shift in the

let's stop talking about those things, okay?” Leonel looked at Evelyn, whose eyes were misty

frightened and was at the brink of

that look on his daughters face,

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go to work with daddy later?” After a while, Evelyn jumped out of

a sigh of

car, Alexis saw him off. Or to

waved to Evelyn and closed the car

clutched the steering wheel as an unfathomable look crept in his eyes. He thought how Alexis kept avoiding talking about their past. On the surface,

it was Alexis who

her falling in love with him

their current marriage was purely transactional. Any intimate moments in the bedroom were only mere acts of endurance. If they succeeded in having another child, although she wouldn't Likely bring up divorce, he was sure she wouldn't want

a few seconds, Leonel looked away from her

distance, Alexis went back and prepared to go to

housekeeper had also arrived for work. She respectfully addressed Alexis as “Mrs. Douglas” and asked her if she would return for lunch and what she'd like to

some recipes that kids will like I'll go upstairs and give you a list of food

the new hostess to

woman and Mr. Douglas had known each other since childhood, and that she came

the housekeeper a piece of

was meant to be

families and not the wives. Mr. Douglas is a rich and good-looking man. Not only that, he's also so considerate to

all, there was no need to explain the situation between her and Leonel

her coat and grabbed her briefcase

had begun doing their chores. As they tidied up the master bedroom upstairs, they noticed the aftermath of last night's commotion-Leonel’s shirt, wrinkled and stained, was used as a cushion

saw

luxurious black car smoothly drove into the distance, Alexis went back and prepared to go

addressed Alexis as “Mrs. Douglas” and asked