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.

stretched back

fragile little thing, more delicate and tinged with melancholy than

two

life was a

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

watched her, his voice gentle

called. She's coming by tomorrow.”

mention any of this to her.” With a

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

been years since

pain, stirred a fierce

Dylan was blind to the web of secrets entangling the Garcia and Evans families, and the motivations behind Edwin's pursuit

a man who seemed to toy

a moment to gather herself after

Labrador, she

a comforting touch on her shoulder, Dylan whispered, “Go on, take your medicine now.” She didn't put

water

was striking,

had vehemently discouraged,

could easily toy with someone

to leave for

carried a new

Library “I'll forget him, Dylan.” Dylan waited a beat before replying with a raspy, “Okay,”

of cigarettes, trying

How could someone born with a silver spoon have the heart to

and so

driven to the airport to fetch her. On their way back,

kept his eyes on the road, his

the change of

mix of relief

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

Laura is always a joy. She's my good luck charm.” He

of the high-end

Dylan benefited, too.

yet anxious, Lina reflected on

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

hauling goodies from the

what your mom's brought.” Laura wrapped Lina in a gentle embrace, murmuring “Mom”

affection for Laura

Peter and Laura's brother,

more than casual conversation in

Edwin's impending blind date

year Edwin's senior, was still unmarried,

beauty and talent, though, were

wondered why Laura

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

navigator of life's complexities, recognized the affection Dylan had for

Peter wished for a trustworthy partner for their daughter, someone

Dylan fit that image.

on

decided to observe for

prowess with a homemade Spanish dinner, earning Lina's compliments. She hesitated and in the end, didn't voice her thoughts on Laura should probably

bond between Dylan and Laura was unique, akin to a star and their agent-mutual care was part of the

living spaces, a common practice in

Laura broke the Lull.

my place after we eat.” Her apartment was

Dylan casually suggested, “There're plenty of rooms here. Mrs. Garcia could stay.” Angela's Library Laura's response was a

be more comfortable at Laura's. Dylan, would you mind taking me shopping

He wasn't Laura's partner, after all, and

a

the guest room. He neatly folded her clothes and placed them in the suitcase, teasing, “Clumsy.” Laura watched him,

equilibrium, Dylan patted

with your mom.” He carefully packed her medications, each bottle labeled with dosage instructions he had

voice was a

go out of your way for

my primary cash cow, okay?” He lifted

2167 Laura watched him leave, her

naive; she understood the undertones of Dylan's concern, yet their eight-year history had

wasn't ready to traverse the path

sat empty for three

any hint of her recent split with “Nelson.” It was

and Lina were

down her bags, remarked softly, “Dylan really looks out for you." Laura

to me.” Lina's smile hinted at

what I'm saying.” ANGELA'SLIBRARY Laura wasn't one for household chores but 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 were still raw and Likely didn't expect to reconnect with

news of her son's life abroad, as well

offered a warm

to my brother and his wife.” Lina waved off the

always pick something lavish. They're well-off; save

Laura expressed her gratitude in a soft

Lina attributed it to her ongoing battle with illness rather

the pain of Lina’s words unearthing memories of a hoped-for wedding with a man now lost to

once sketched out her dream wedding dress, only to

Drifting between sleep and consciousness, Laura yearned for the comfort of the past, the notion that recent days were merely a

the harsh

was real, the harsh words

Lina's gentle invitation to dinner