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.

of alcohol, Raphael remembered the scent of her perfume

yet still fully aware

didn’t

intimacy might lead to more—perhaps even a child, after

undoubtedly a suitable

taking the initiative that night,

mind was haunted by a memory of Olivia, wrapped only

their first time

blood on the sheets,

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

to be so hurried with

vision of Olivia beneath him, her slim waist and the beauty of her form, lingered in

encountered young women who showed interest in him, and while he didn’t turn them away, each encounter left him thinking of Olivia-her arms around his neck,

maddening, a stark contrast to the

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