A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

Chapter 2181 Edwin shifted his gaze toward Laura.

She remained engrossed in the antics of Tom and Jerry, leisurely savoring each potato chip.

Edwin mustered a smile.

“Your home cooking smells positively delightful. It's been quite some time since I enjoyed a meal of this caliber!” Internally, Lina rolled her eyes.

The audacity of it all! In the midst of it, Peter, enveloping Edwin in a hearty embrace, quipped, “Pay no heed to Lina’s chatter! Today, it's you and me enjoying a good drink together. Don't disappoint me, alright?” Edwin responded with a gentle smile, “Certainly!” As he passed by Laura, his stride momentarily wavered, his voice carrying a faint huskiness.

“Laura?” Lina's anxiety surged, dreading that their daughter might inadvertently reveal something.

If Peter caught wind of it, a heated confrontation could ensue. She didn't seek to sweep things under the rug, not because she opposed justice, but because preserving a young girl's reputation was clearly more important. She had no wish for their cohabitation to become public knowledge. Laura already bore the weight of being Cathy Wilson's daughter; if the world learned about her connection with Edwin, how could she live with it in the future? Thankfully, Laura simply offered a subtle nod.

Peter chuckled.

“To think Laura's actually a year your senior! She's such a child, still watching Tom and Jerry.” Edwin's gaze appeared inscrutable.

In a soft murmur, he responded, “But she appears at least three or four years younger than me.” Peter harbored some dissatisfaction with that assessment.

“She's been stuck at 5.2 feet, no matter how many nutritious soups Lina whips up for her, But a girl's petite and dainty stature has its charm; lends her an air of youthfulness,” he opined.

Edwin offered a slight, knowing smile.

On the other hand, Lina shot a scathing glare at her husband.

“Would you kindly engage your brain?” Peter grumbled, “Seems the tigress is out again!” He graciously beckoned Edwin to take a seat. After rummaging through Laura's liquor collection, he retrieved a bottle of premium Golden Blossom wine to share with his guest. He even tasked his wife with preparing a modest hot pot so they could partake in conversation while enjoying the meal and libations.

Chapter 2182 Lina was frustrated but there was nothing much she could do without spilling the beans.

Once everything was ready, Edwin turned his attention toward Laura, who remained engrossed in the animated spectacle.

“Why don't you join us for a meal?” he proposed.

Laura harbored no inclination to partake in their repast.

She dabbed at her fingers with a napkin and remarked casually, “I'm quite full. You can carry on.” Peter appeared poised to interject, but Lina, bearing a selection of stir-fried dishes, came to Laura's defense.

“Young girls often prefer nibbles over full-fledged meals! Furthermore, she likely doesn't find your current conversation topics all that enticing. You two enjoy your meal and chat away; we'll manage just fine on our end.” Peter couldn't help but deem the arrangement rather unreasonable.

Their household was far from an archaic, patriarchal domain where women were banished from the dining table.

Laura rose from her seat.

“I'm experiencing a slight headache. I'lL retire to my room to rest.

Peter's demeanor swiftly softened.

He urged, “Then go rest. Maybe take some pills if you're feeling really unwell” Laura emitted a noncommittal hum and retreated to her bedroom.

Lina trailed behind her. Laura leaned against her bed, immersing herself in reading comic books, pastimes as straightforward as a child's.

Lina tenderly brushed her fingers against Laura's forehead.

After a protracted silence, she inquired softly, “What's his intention?” Laura set aside the comic book she held.

She remained in contemplation for a brief moment before speaking in hushed tones.

“I'm unsure, to be honest. But I believe that once he's engaged, he should stop from troubling me any further. Someone of his stature cannot afford to suffer a loss of reputation.” CR ETE 5 a sr Koos Certainly, there had been some historical animosity between the two families, but Edwin had already exacted his vengeance upon Laura. Why persist in tormenting her? Surely, he couldn't be planning to make Laura his mistress, could he? She would never consent to such an arrangement.

Chapter 2183 Nor would Peter.

Lina tenderly caressed her daughter's hair, whispering, “No matter the circumstances, Mom will always stand by you.” In truth, she held hope that Laura would encounter someone compassionate and empathetic.

In doing so, each party would find solace, and perhaps Edwin would cease his persistent pursuit.

Exiting the room and gently closing the door, Lina released a soft, wistful. sigh.

She possessed a keen understanding of Edwin; he was undeniably exceptional.

However, he remained a man.

Men, by nature, had their own inherent imperfections, such as possessiveness or yearning for the unattainable. There he was, supposedly cozied up with Miss Smith, basking in her warmth during that chilly season. Yet, he had opted to be there, indulging in drinks with Peter.

Lina grasped the reality but refrained from confronting it head-on.

She rubbed her hands together and approached them with unwavering enthusiasm, urging them to consume more libations.

She hoped Edwin would get drunk soon.

Then she would summon Mark to dispatch someone to retrieve his son, brimming with machinations, averting any further embarrassment in their midst.

Lina possessed a well-earned reputation for her liquor tolerance, particularly when it came to potent drinks.

She could easily outmatch Peter in that regard.

Observing his wife's solicitous demeanor, Peter found himself struck with astonishment and gently patted her head as if seeking assurance.

“Are you feeling all right?” Lina proceeded to pour three modest cups without hesitation.

With a subtle undercurrent of bitterness in her tone, she remarked, “Edwin, this one's to your happiness. Your parents must be overjoyed to see you settled! Don't forget to bring Miss Smith over for a meal.

of homemade dishes is well within my capabilities.” Edwin promptly downed

Lina mirrored his action.

two of them engaged in an accelerated and relentless drinking bout, one cup swiftly succeeding the last, leaving Peter gaping

a gentle drizzle began to

window, taking note of

problem for Edwin's journey back.” In the blink of an

lay askew, spilling a neat trail

but express

gently encouraged Peter to drink more. Peter couldn't help but feel a certain wariness toward Edwin. Where had the young man

few words from Edwin and Peter were soon drawn into

succumbed

the window, the autumn rain cascaded, drenching the yellowed, withered leaves that lay scattered across the somber gray

contemplation, Edwin lingered by

commotion from the bedroom drew

encountering both her parents in inebriated

her father sprawled on the sofa, mouth agape, producing

wasn't naive enough to

a

as he pivoted to meet her eyes.

raining. Uncle Peter mentioned I could stay.” Now that they were in private, Laura no

dark eyes locked onto hers. His intentions remained a puzzle, even to himself; all he knew was that he

retreat to her

couple of strides, she found herself

2185 Gently, she was pressed against the door, her back against the sturdy frame of a young man. Many times within that apartment, after his return from a business trip,

that moment, Laura experienced

but his grasp

she implored, “Mr. Evans, I want no part in this. Are you attempting to coerce me now?” Edwin

akin to cradling a fragile little

welled in

excessively, a recklessness he wouldn't typically entertain, given the complexity of their

instinctively nestled by the curve of

this moment. Laura, grant me the privilege to hold

discomfort, tears streaming down her face as she fought tenaciously, yet found herself unable

summon

he whispered incomprehensible words against her skin, words she couldn't fully decipher nor care to. What she did know was that he eventually pushed the

pressed against

man cradled her face,

Laura's eyes widened.

traced their way down her

tenderly licked them away, his voice a gentle

cry.” She forcefully

profound emotion, her eyes red and piercing

who rejected me? Wasn't it you who sought vengeance, toying with my emotions? Your objective has been achieved. I am in agony. Can't you simply leave me

the bedroom light extinguished, shrouding their faces in the

eyes with Laura, their gazes interlocked in

After what felt like an eternity, he moved closer, capturing her hands and lowering his head

kissed her with an intensity that defied restraint, exploring her with varying depths

kiss surpassed any of their prior encounters in terms of passion and

landed, striking

If it is, then go!” However, Edwin enveloped her in his embrace, abstaining from another kiss, but clinging to

he

for toying

genuine feelings had blossomed for her, that he had grown fond of her. However, as Laura astutely pointed out, their connection was doomed; he couldn't promise her a

kiss, he possessed nothing else

heavy heart, Edwin

and bolts of lightning pierced

Edwin remained seated in his car

poured relentlessly, windshield wipers

sat in contemplative

Inebriation prevented him from taking the wheel, yet he resisted any thought of assistance. He merely yearned to sit there, as

that it

only Dylan and Lina

should he persist, more might uncover the truth, leading to an unmanageable situation. Moreover, by doing so,

let it go. He

Everyone's emotions mattered. Perhaps in six months, he'd despise

his

his head making a soft thud

A throbbing headache

his eyes, but Laura's teary gaze remained etched in his mind. She had wept, but her determination

possessed a strength he

walked away

there to hold onto?

ahead. A black Hummer hurtled toward him, its glaring headlights illuminating Edwin's countenance.

shielded

it became evident that it was Dylan behind

draped in

fierce intensity before he

Ten minutes elapsed.

luggage downstairs with

intoxicated, remained unconscious, oblivious to

building, Laura's gaze inadvertently fell

indifference, while