Chapter 2151 Leaning with one elbow on his knee, the finely tailored fabric accentuated his impressive physique. He appeared immaculate, akin to a poster model.

Laura stared at him with a sense of bewilderment.

She couldn't fathom what she had done wrong. After all, they had been intimate just hours ago. Was it due to her clumsy accident with the bowl, or because she had ventured to work independently without his company? Edwin seemed to grasp her thoughts.

In a casual tone, he remarked, “Let's part ways amicably. This is for the best.” With those words, he began to turn his back on her.

Laura refused.

Despite her innate timidity, she summoned the courage to hug him from behind, her face pressed against his back. In a soft, heartfelt voice, she confessed, “I don't want to be apart from you. I want to be with you.” Edwin's heart skipped a beat.

He cast his gaze downward, fixing his eyes on her tightly clenched hands.

Her delicate fingers were entwined, their pallor giving way to a rosy hue.

After a brief pause, he croaked in a hoarse voice, “That's enough.

Let go of me. I want to end this." Having said that, he forcefully pulled away from her grasp.

ANGELA'sLIBRARY He opened the apartment door and then slammed it shut in her face.

As Edwin stood alone in the elevator, his handsome visage remained devoid of emotion. He had achieved his goal; having invested a Little bit of his time and energy, he managed to manipulate this young woman.

Edwin expected Laura to break down in tears.

He anticipated her reaction would mirror the abandonment he and his mother had experienced all because of her all those years ago.

In all honesty, he should have been content with the outcome.

Yet, the mere thought of Laura shedding tears left him with a peculiar sense of loss. He even entertained the idea of turning back and embracing her, reassuring her that it had all been a charade for April Fool's Day.

However, his rationality held him back.

He and Laura were never meant to be together.

That was the harsh reality.

From that point onward, their lives would take separate paths, never to cross again.

Chapter 2152 Edwin headed to the ground floor of the apartment building.

Chris was jolted awake by a late-night phone call, his thoughts still hazy as he rushed to pick up Edwin. What could have gone wrong? Why was Edwin embroiled in a midnight argument with Miss Thomas? Chris couldn't believe Laura would possibly kick Edwin out in the middle of the night.

But he didn’t dare to ask.

He opened the car door, observing as Edwin climbed in.

Just as Chris was about to shut the car door, a slender figure emerged from the apartment building's entrance. That individual hadn't even had time to slip on shoes and stumbled clumsily.

Tears streaked her face as she sobbed uncontrollably.

She never had a romantic relationship before. Her mind was a mess when he ended things like that with her out of the blue. When he left, she finally realized he didn’t want her anymore and would never return to her.

He wouldn't hold her in his arms anymore.

He wouldn't cook for her anymore.

The velvet box suddenly lost its meaning.

The engagement ring she had longed for would never grace her finger.

Laura's eyes welled up with tears, but she refrained from breaking into sobs. She had no desire to appear like a child throwing a tantrum in front of Edwin. She simply gazed at him and softly uttered, “Please don't go.” The night air turned cold.

The streetlights cast their glow on Edwin's prominent features, though his expression remained shrouded in ambiguity.

He regarded Laura in silence.

For the first time, he refrained from worrying about her and picking her up as she walked barefoot. Her leg wound served as evidence of her hurried escape, with blood 0ozing from the wound that had been torn open in her haste.

Chris, feeling perplexed, called out, “Miss Thomas.” Laura seemed oblivious to Chris's voice, her unwavering gaze locked onto Edwin.

A vague realization washed over her.

He had never intended for their relationship to last. The apartment held scant evidence of his presence, having only a few articles of clothing from the season. The rest remained largely inconsequential.

It seemed he only bought the apartment to keep her.

He had never even considered being in a Long-term commitment with her or envisioned a future together.

His attraction had been primarily physical.

It seemed he had grown weary of even that.

Chapter 2153 Laura had pieced together the truth, but she was reluctant to accept it fully. She yearned to hear it from him. Only then could she bring herself to let go.

Edwin gazed at her, his throat feeling constricted.

At last, he stepped out of the car.

Laura's body quivered slightly.

Edwin towered over her at 6.1 feet while she only stood at the 5.2 mark.

Whenever he held Laura, it felt like carrying a child. In his family, there wasn't a girl as petite as Laura. Even Olivia boasted two inches higher than her.

Edwin examined Laura from head to toe, and after a prolonged silence, he uttered in a chilly tone, “Go back inside.” Laura remained motionless.

Suddenly, he raised his voice, nearly coming across as harsh.

ANGELA'sLIBRARY “Go! I've never cared for you!" She appeared startled.

Tears streamed down her cheeks, yet she remained meek. It was reminiscent of every instance she had been mistreated, enduring the pain in silence.

Tears welled up in her eyes.

She lifted her head to meet the enraged gaze of the man before her, his anger palpable.

a daze, Laura managed

man. How could someone like him ever have feelings for her? She had never truly felt wanted. Except for Peter and Lina,

feet and whispered, “I don't want your house or your money.” “Fine.” Edwin's voice was

with Edwin, his

car's engine roared to life, Laura initially shifted to the side

quiet solitude, her eyes fixed on the black limousine as it gradually receded from her

2154 Just as it had happened

There was no exception.

to cherish, and all that she desired would only come by

any

Not

Inside the black Rolls-Royce.

a

sat in

lit, with only intermittent

Edwin's face darkened.

had a clear view of Laura through the

small and

her and she stood

to worry about her getting cold, but now he was ruthless in

pondering what she had done wrong, if she

lowered his head and

beginning to end, he hadn't really planned to

Never.

a fist collided with the bulletproof window, creating a loud

car and opened the door, stunned to see Edwin's bloodied fist, a large part of

Edwin

kit at the apartment.” Edwin looked up at Chris and asked an inexplicable

of person do you think she will marry

Chris, unsure, didn't dare to speak. He silently fetched some gauze to tend to Edwin's wound, and then suggested

“It’s just a minor injury. You don't need to take me to the hospital. Drive me back to

tall and erect against the dark night. The sight of

was taken aback upon seeing

hour? The servant contemplated asking Edwin if he wished to have a midnight snack, but Edwin gestured with a wave of his hand, signaling that he preferred not to

himself and collapsed

simply closed his eyes, but couldn't get rid of the image of Laura

his eyes with his uninjured hand,

night, Edwin drifted into a

Upon awakening, he could hear the sound

his gaze fixated

faint glimmer of pale

Edwin's Adam's apple bobbed.

think about Laura. Had she returned to the apartment? Or was she still standing outside in the

wanted nothing more to do with her. He resolved to

the feeling of unease. He decided to take a shower, hoping it would wash away his

the bathroom enveloped him, but it failed to soothe his restless mind. Edwin wrapped a bath towel around his waist and

minutes later, he was in his sports

in the morning, the black sports car came

quarter of an hour, he arrived at the scene where he had left

out

slender figure squatting on the side of the road through the

recognized this posture. He understood that it was a human instinct to seek protection

was drenched, and she trembled from the cold

with trembling hands. He smoked

war. He

Edwin finished his fifth cigarette, he

car door and

distinct sound as

looked up, her wet hair clinging

long eyelashes were adorned with raindrops, giving her

she saw Edwin, a glimmer of hope flickered in her eyes, but it soon dimmed. She stared at him, her lips trembling, but she couldn't find her

her, not offering a hug or any

to separate from her completely, and he couldn't afford to be careless

to leave,

my decision. Tell me, how much more do you want? "IL give you whatever is reasonable.” He took out his checkbook, ready to provide her

don’t want your money.” Edwin, trying to maintain his resolve, continued, “You're strong-willed. Then stand up and leave. If you ever see me in

a warning.” Edwin's heart ached

comprehend why he was

up at him, but he remained

silence, Laura finally stood up, her

at Edwin anymore, Lowered her gaze, and softly said, “Alright. I'll move out soon. The apartment and the money... I won't take them. I won't disturb

fists, struggling with the

goodbye to him. She slowly walked into the apartment building and disappeared in

enveloped by the

cigarette by the roadside and smoked it slowly. He wanted to ensure her safety, even though

was all he needed to

of cigarettes, a black Land Rover sped toward him

stepped out

recognized the man's

Dylan

old. He was a seasoned industry professional with a

shut with force before glaring at

Dylan had come to

felt conflicted, as if his own territory had

Edwin chuckled at himself.

Laura had parted ways, and they would both move on and find new partners. There was no reason

and the rain

sound emanated from

emerged, her fragile form wrapped in Dylan's

clutched a modest duffel bag

awkward gaze, the atmosphere

eyes remained fixed on Edwin, her

swung open the car door,

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