A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

Chapter 2161 Yet, he opted to walk past them without confrontation.

Dylan's gaze grazed Edwin, but he chose not to acknowledge him, treating him as inconsequential.

It was only after he had walked a considerable distance and turned a corner that Edwin finally unclenched his fists.

Neither Edwin nor Cecilia uttered a word.

After a prolonged silence, Cecilia remarked, “I believe I saw that child just now.” The mention of Laura remained a sensitive subject, so Cecilia always refrained from naming her directly.

Edwin tucked his hands into his pockets and offered a faint smile.

“Did you? I didn't even notice.” After obtaining the medication, Cecilia brought up Laura once more.

“I heard from Lina that she’s become a successful designer and even won a prestigious award.” Cecilia sighed wistfully.

“That's wonderful.” Edwin remained reticent, walking Cecilia back to the car, where Tina waited.

Tina was somewhat surprised.

“Mr. Evans, aren't you going back with us?” “I have some matters to attend to at the company. Mom, we'll have dinner together later,” Edwin replied casually. He leaned in, planting a kiss on Cecilia's cheek, eliciting a smile from her.

Angela's Library Cecilia couldn't resist a teasing remark.

“You should use that affection to find yourself a girlfriend. You're already 26 and have yet to engage in a serious relationship. You're not as skilled as your father in that department.” Edwin snorted in amusement.

“I'm leagues behind him." Cecilia affectionately touched Edwin's face and said, “The past is behind us. No need to dwell on it. Your dad wouldn't be pleased to hear you speak that way." Edwin smiled and closed the car door.

The black limousine gradually pulled away, and the smile quickly faded from his face.

Edwin found himself unable to explain the overwhelming melancholy that gripped him, nor could he rationalize the unease that flooded him at the sight of Dylan beside Laura.

After all, he had already severed ties with Laura, and it was only a matter of time before they each found solace in the arms of someone new.

Chapter 2162 There was no justifiable reason for him to be so consumed by this.

Furrowing his brow, he stared at the hospital's outpatient building, resisting the urge to approach it. Instead, he got into another car and curtly instructed, “Take me to the company.” By the time he concluded his work, the clock had already struck eight in the evening.

His mother had attempted to reach him twice, but he had no desire to return home.

He needed to be alone.

Edwin meandered aimlessly through the city streets at night, his thoughts in turmoil.

An hour later, his car halted at the entrance of a modest villa, the very place where Dylan resided. With Edwin's influence and resources, acquiring someone's address was a simple task.

The soft glow of orange lights emanated from the villa, lending it a cozy ambiance.

A white balustrade courtyard surrounded a meticulously manicured lawn, complete with a charming pink doghouse by the gate, a residence for a Labrador.

Edwin remained seated in his car, his gaze fixed on the villa from a distance.

He knew that Laura was temporarily residing here.

Even though that man she now lived with happened to be her agent, someone she had known for nearly eight years, Dylan was, undeniably, a man.

The door creaked open, and Laura stepped out with the dog.

She still wore Dylan's coat, paired with capri pants that accentuated her delicate figure.

She tenderly petted the dog, coaxing it into the small house.

Angela's Library The large canine adored her, lavishing her hands with affectionate licks.

Edwin observed Laura as she gently crouched down, wrapping her arms around the dog's neck, her actions wordless but filled with profound emotion.

Memories resurfaced of when they had shared a life together.

She had expressed a desire to live in a villa like this, yearning for a dog to keep her company during Edwin's absences.

Fearing that he couldn't afford it, she had eagerly offered to contribute or even foot the entire bill.

Now, she had a dog in her arms, a pet they once dreamed of owning together.

Yet, it was a dog she shared with another man.

Edwin's eyes stung, and he couldn't help but wonder if she would be willing to embrace this tranquil existence with anyone who could provide it.

Edwin could offer it, but at the same time, Dylan also could.

Chapter 2163 Edwin watched Laura in silence.

His heart twinged as he noticed her crouched down, cradling the Labrador in her arms in silence. The urge struck him to leave the car and sweep her up in his arms.

He yearned to whisk her away, to conceal her from the world.

Gripping his chest, Edwin shut his eyes.

Upon opening them, despair washed over him.

What was he doing now? The outcome was precisely what he'd envisioned. Yet doubt nagged at him. What was churning in his mind? His chapter with Laura had closed. As expected, his engagement to Vanessa was on the horizon, while Laura would find her own happy ending, maybe with Dylan or some other man.

Without a flicker of emotion, Edwin rolled up the window and drove off.

The ornate glass door of the villa swung open, revealing Dylan.

In spite of the chilly night, barely scraping 10 degrees, he sported just a black tank top and well-worn jeans, his stature tall and imposing.

Under the soft glow of the porch light, he fixed his gaze on Laura.

history stretched back

fragile little thing, more delicate and tinged with melancholy than

two

life was a

never contemplated entangling his life with the innocent Laura, not until she entered Edwin's orbit. He couldn't bring himself to expose Edwin's true identity to her, especially now that they had parted ways. Perhaps, in his silence, Laura might see her time with

voice

called. She's coming by tomorrow.” Laura

stretched out before she whispered, “I'm alright. Please, don’t mention any of this to her.” With a soft exhale, Dylan

Laura had been visibly spiraling these last few days, a shadow of depression creeping back in, which had Dylan

had been years since

of Edwin, the man responsible for her pain, stirred a fierce protectiveness in Dylan. He wished he could make Edwin

blind to the web of secrets entangling the Garcia and Evans families, and the

man who seemed to toy with Laura's affections.

a moment to

the Labrador, she stood

“Go on, take your medicine now.”

a glass of water and the pill,

striking, her demeanor

with Edwin, which Dylan had vehemently discouraged, supposedly for the sake of her

could easily toy with someone as innocent

about to leave for the kitchen when Laura's voice stopped

a new

before replying with a raspy, “Okay,” and then he

the kitchen, he smoked a couple of cigarettes, trying

silver spoon have

and

the airport to fetch her. On their way back, Linas concern

He kept his eyes on the road, his voice

a Little down with the

Lina exhaled a mix

and I worry about her in Duefron by herself. We're grateful to you.” A grin spread

Laura is always a joy. She's my good

become a darling of the high-end fashion scene, her

Dylan benefited, too.

yet anxious, Lina reflected

up to Dylan's place an hour later. Laura was there to

from the

Lina in a gentle embrace,

affection for

flowed, centering on Peter and Laura's brother, as Laura listened

than

Edwin's impending blind date had reached

senior, was still unmarried, a fact

talent, though,

always wondered

to scout for a suitable match. But they respected Laura's independence. Peter believed in letting Laura chart her own course in

a seasoned navigator of life's complexities, recognized

a trustworthy partner for their

Dylan fit that image.

held off on any matchmaking

to observe for

Lina's compliments. She hesitated

akin to a star and their agent-mutual care was part

living spaces, a common practice

Laura broke the Lull.

place after we eat.” Her apartment was modest, a 100-square-meter space with an excellent location

Mrs. Garcia could stay.” Angela's Library Laura's response was a soft, “I'd like to return to my apartment.” Dylan remained silent, giving Laura

a light-hearted diversion, “I'm sure I'll be more comfortable at Laura's. Dylan, would you mind taking me shopping tomorrow?” He accepted, a way

momentarily lost his composure. He wasn't Laura's partner,

let out a discreet sigh of

Dylan helped Laura pack in the guest room. He neatly folded her clothes and placed them in the suitcase, teasing, “Clumsy.” Laura watched him, a silent exchange passing between

equilibrium, Dylan patted

her medications, each bottle labeled with

voice was a whisper.

out of your way for me, Dylan.” Dylan's voice carried a

cow, okay?” He lifted her luggage with a quick motion and

him

Dylan's concern, yet their

wasn't ready to traverse

sat empty

her mother any hint of her recent split with “Nelson.” It was a detail Laura chose

Laura and Lina were alone

her bags, remarked softly, “Dylan really looks out

to me.” Lina's

showed filial respect by brewing a fragrant tea. They settled on the dark leather sofa, sipping and chatting

and Cecilia but decided against it, sensing Laura's emotional wounds

Lina shared news of her son's life

offered a

gift to my brother and

lavish. They're well-off; save

set aside a dowry for you” Laura expressed her gratitude

attributed it to her ongoing battle with illness rather

her bedroom, Laura lay in a fetal position, the pain of Lina’s words unearthing memories of a hoped-for wedding with a man now lost to

dream wedding dress, only to later tear

Laura yearned for the comfort of the past, the notion that recent

in sweat, the harsh truth

breakup was real, the harsh words

Lina's gentle invitation to