A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love by Arny Gallucio

Chapter 3869

After watching her silently for a moment, Raphael instructed the driver, “Hit the road.

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As Sharon refused to get in the car, Raphael directed the driver to leave, showing no sign of hesitation or compromise-typical of his treatment of Sharon over the years.

Raphael’s reasons for keeping Sharon close were pragmatic rather than romantic.

Initially, he was drawn to Sharon because she stood out in their circle.

Curious, Raphael wondered if he could fall in love with such a remarkable woman, perhaps then he could marry her and erase Olivia from his thoughts.

He did make an effort.

Over time, and especially during moments of inebriation, their relationship grew closer.

under the influence of alcohol, Raphael remembered the scent

drunk, yet still fully aware

on his, and although he didn’t push her away, he wasn’t

intimacy might lead to more—perhaps even a child, after which they could just

was undoubtedly a suitable

her taking the initiative

only in a woolen blanket, rushing into his embrace after

their first

remembered the stain of blood on the sheets, and Olivia’s complaints of

been gentle with her, cautious not to

hadn’t dared to be so hurried with her

of that moment, the vision of Olivia beneath him, her slim waist and the beauty of her form, lingered in his mind, tormenting him over the years…

didn’t turn them away, each encounter left him thinking of Olivia-her arms around his neck, her soft

maddening, a stark contrast

had been that night, her whispers of “I love