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.

remembered the scent of her perfume lingering as

was drunk, yet still fully aware of his

he didn’t push her away, he wasn’t moved by the

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

suitable partner by many

the initiative that night, his

by a memory of Olivia, wrapped only

was their first time

of blood on the sheets, and Olivia’s

not to hurt

be so

beneath him, her slim waist and the beauty of her form, lingered in his mind, tormenting

didn’t

were maddening, a stark contrast to the fleeting connections he

her whispers of