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.

the scent

was drunk, yet still fully aware of his

on his, and although he didn’t push her

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

was undoubtedly a suitable partner by

initiative that

mind was haunted by a memory of Olivia, wrapped only in a woolen blanket, rushing

was their

blood on the sheets, and

been gentle with her, cautious not to hurt her further after

hadn’t dared to be so hurried with her

beneath him, her slim waist and the beauty of

successful businessman, Raphael frequently encountered young women who showed interest in him, and while he didn’t turn them away, each

maddening, a stark contrast to the fleeting connections he

been that night, her whispers of “I love you, Raphael… I love…”