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.

in the world, he asked softly, “Is she asleep?” The sound of his voice made Alexis’ body tense up, pulling her

his hand grasped her slender waist. There was a hint of

of his hand made her body tense up

ear that she could feel the warmth of his breath. “I told you. This

very late, and Alexis didn't want to cause any ruckus

anything and remained quiet. However, his long fingers kept roaming around her body, showing no

touches to be unbearable as her voice

as the two of them headed towards the sitting area outside, closing the door behind

the other side of the door was Evelyn, while in the parlor, Leonel pinned Alexis against

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

to the

played was one of Alexis’

atmosphere as she

gotten married, she still felt uncomfortable around him after years of being

he seemed intent on flirting with her. He sank his head and leaned his lips closer to her ear. “I really

he say it, but he

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open attitude, couldn't endure this. Her face turned

had surgery. Don't mess

In response, Leonel chuckled.

her waist and swayed her body from side to side. He didn't care what type of dance they did;

body was now enveloped in

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

chin on his shoulder and let

to time, Leonel would kiss her, letting his lips

kept on kissing while Locked in each other's embrace. After that, he stopped and said in a husky voice, “Have I mentioned how

she was a blazing fire

surgery and being unable to

body into a puddle of beautiful wet

on the other side of the door, she

moans as she cried, “Enough!” Leonel looked up, with strands of his damp hair clinging to his sweaty forehead. His gaze was intense as though he was staring straight into her

to run away from me again?”

of getting angry, Leonel was quite pleased with

what had happened last night, he was clearly in a good mood. In the morning, he wasn't being mean, which was

she found herself

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and saw no hints of either

sound of a child's voice coming from downstairs, accompanied with a distinct male voice which she

the middle distance as she listened to those distant

footsteps approaching her coming

she saw Evelyn, who rushed to her and kissed her on the cheek. “Daddy asked

and kissed

Evelyn told her what her

warmth surge in her heart. She asked Evelyn to wait for a moment so that she could

done, Alexis

breakfast. There was a bowl of congee with sliced beef sprinkled with thinly

It had

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

her and replied lazily, “I told you about the breakfast options, but

mention anything about breakfast last night because he was too busy pestering

there, she had

holding

he was coaxing Evelyn.

something you like for you tomorrow.” Alexis awkwardly pushed away the plate and declined. “It's

“Il give the egg to Mommy!” After a slight pause, she added, “I'm

taught Evelyn this? Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated for

and encouraged her, saying, “How will you share Daddy with Mommy, sweetie?” Of course, as a child, Evelyn had no idea about

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

came over to my side!” Alexis pursed her lips and didn't say anything in

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

ate her

fell on Leonel's handsome face, highlighting his blank expression. “Sit

a lot of effort on her

up and asked, “Where is Evelyn?” Leonel lifted the half-empty glass

the Law firm, she said to Leonel, “I don't have a court trial today. I can

better yet, you can go to my company! 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

he believed that she

despite that, she remained indifferent towards

she wanted to cut ties with

was a subtle shift in the

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

frightened and was

Upon seeing that look on his

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to work with daddy

a

walked towards the car, Alexis saw him off. Or to be more precise,

to Evelyn and closed

an unfathomable look crept in his eyes. He thought how Alexis

it was Alexis who was avoiding

dodging the possibility of her falling in love

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

few seconds, Leonel looked away from her and raised the car

the distance, Alexis went back and

this time, the housekeeper had also arrived for work. She respectfully addressed Alexis as “Mrs. Douglas” and asked her if she would return for lunch

Alexis calmly said, “Prepare whatever Mr. Douglas usually likes. Also add some recipes that kids will like I'll go upstairs and give you a list

new hostess

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

housekeeper a

meant to

their families and not the wives. Mr. Douglas is a rich and good-looking man. Not only

all, there was no need to explain the situation between

and grabbed her briefcase before leaving

they tidied up the master bedroom upstairs, they noticed the aftermath of last night's

the servants saw this, they

drove into the distance, Alexis went back and prepared to

this time, the 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