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.

”

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.

alcohol, Raphael remembered the scent of her perfume lingering as she ki*sed

yet still fully aware

lips on his, and although he didn’t push

lead to more—perhaps even a child, after which they could just get married, which seemed a natural progression for a

undoubtedly a suitable partner by many

taking the initiative

a memory of Olivia, wrapped only in a woolen blanket, rushing into his

was their

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

not to hurt

to be so

and the beauty of her form, lingered in

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

a stark contrast to the fleeting

vibrant Olivia had been that night, her whispers of “I