A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

Chapter 2201 Laura poured him a cup of coffee, her tone carrying a hint of apology as she mentioned that it was the only thing she could offer, given her lack of culinary skills. Mark accepted the coffee and responded with a touch of meaning.

“Cecilia isn't much of a cook either.” Laura gazed at him, her eyes still slightly red.

Mark chose not to dwell on the topic further. Instead, he opened the box of pastries he brought and encouraged her to eat them.

It was her favorite food.

Laura's Lips quivered.

Though Mark didn't explicitly mention it, Laura sensed that he had discovered her past connection with Edwin. As she nibbled on a piece of the pastry, she spoke in a soft tone.

“Uncle Mark, there's no longer any relationship between us. I won't ruin anything. I won't meet with him again. You can rest assured of that.” Angela's Library A profound sense of sorrow settled in Mark's heart.

Mark couldn't help but feel that he had failed in his promise to protect and care for her.

He couldn't deny that Laura had grown and flourished under Peter's guardianship.

She had not only thrived but had also developed remarkable talents.

Despite her success and talent, the presence of Edwin had clearly caused Laura significant distress.

Even in this moment, she was going out of her way to assure Mark that she wouldn't be a source of trouble or complications.

Mark didn't reply.

Instead, he offered her a cookie and spoke gently.

“It's not about that, Laura. Uncle Mark simply wanted to visit you.” Laura accepted the cookie and took a bite.

Then, she began to cry, her emotions finally spilling over.

No one could understand her feelings, no one.

The beginning of her relationship with Edwin had been wrong, and its conclusion had been nothing short of absurd. Even if they had shared an understanding of their feelings, circumstances had never allowed it to progress any further.

Laura silently wept, and Mark remained by her side quietly.

The paternal affection she had yearned for in her childhood, Mark could only provide in a limited capacity now, and he did so with all the sincerity he could muster.

Laura didn't cry for long.

Chapter 2202 She soon regained her composure and spoke in a subdued tone.

“I'm okay. In fact, I have a new boyfriend now, my agent, and he's really good to me.” Mark found it difficult to put his own feelings into words.

Ironically, on one hand, there was his own son, and on the other, the young girl to whom he owed so much.

ALL he could manage to say was, “That's good,” and then he tenderly ran his fingers through her glossy black hair.

She was pretty and petite, a type that Mark had never envisioned his brutish son being attracted to. It suddenly made sense why there had never been any genuine connection with Vanessa.

It seemed that Edwin's taste had been inherited from his father.

Outside, the snow continued to fall heavily, but within the confines of the apartment, warmth enveloped them.

As time passed, the issue was never raised again, and Mark chose not to broach the topic of compensation, realizing that it would be undignified and hurtful for Laura.

He simply kept her company, giving Laura the support and fatherly affection she had yearned for throughout her life.

‘When Mark left, it was nearly dawn.

Laura saw him downstairs. As Mark was getting into his car, he couldn't resist turning back and saying in a hushed tone, “Bring your boyfriend to meet me sometime. When you've decided to tie the knot, I'll take care of your dowry.” Laura nodded with a faint smile.

Outside, the winter cold had taken its toll, leaving Laura with a pale complexion and a red nose.

Mark urged her to go back upstairs, but Laura insisted on watching Mark's car until it disappeared before returning indoors.

Once back in her apartment, she made herself a cup of coffee and finished all the pastries Mark had brought.

After that, she felt too full to sleep.

Sitting on the sofa, she turned on the TV.

The room was warm, and right in front of her was the cup Mark had used.

Suddenly, Laura began to see things in a more positive light. She felt that everything wasn't as bleak as it had seemed. She wanted to find a boyfriend and live a life...

Mark drove back home through the heavy snowfall.

As he stepped into the villa, Mark's hair and coat were dusted with snowflakes. Edwin, waiting at the door, approached him and asked in a hushed tone, “Did you go to see her?” Mark sneered, his frustration evident.

“You dare to ask that question?”

Chapter 2203 Edwin pressed further, “What did she say?” Mark removed his coat and strolled into the hall, tossing it nonchalantly onto the sofa.

Still wearing a sneer, he replied, “She told me she's with someone else now. You better stay away from her! Since it’s over, you're not to contact her again,” Mark warned sternly.

“If your mother discovers this, I'll make sure you regret it” Edwin lowered his gaze.

Mark raised his voice, demanding, “Did you hear me?” Edwin smiled faintly and responded, “Didn't you mention she has a boyfriend now? So how could I possibly approach her?” Mark let out a soft hum and remarked, “Well, I can’t speak for you, can I? I really underestimated you before, but now it seems you're capable of any shameless act.” Having expressed his disappointment, Mark slowly ascended the stairs.

Edwin lingered in the living room for a moment before eventually returning to his own bedroom.

of the night, sleep remained elusive

he often found himself reminiscing about the days he had spent with Laura, particularly

sweetness in his

and began to browse through the

the photos, a tender smile, something he rarely believed himself capable of, gradually spread across his

while, Edwin came close to

find it difficult to obtain the

he wouldn't receive a response, Edwin silently stared at his phone

he went to the

who handed him a stack of documents to review. Afterward, she presented him with an invitation, saying, “Mr.

it on my behalf.” Tina hesitated briefly before gently suggesting, “I've seen the auction items. There are two pieces of jewelry designed by Miss Evans, a brooch and a pendant. Perhaps Miss Evans will be in

“Let me see the invitation.” Tina immediately handed invitation and

his focus fixated on the

noted that one was a camellia pearl brooch, and the other a conch shell pendant, both described as exquisitely

brochure and stated in a flat tone, “Inform Miss Smith

on the door with

the confines of his

blink of an

into a meticulously

impeccably groomed, his

had always been a magnet for attention wherever he went. Despite rumors swirling about his relationship with Miss Smith, they hadn't officially announced their engagement, had they? A multitude of

dressed in a stunning and gracefully designed white gown, radiating elegance

quite a challenge these days.” Edwin, casually flipping through the invitation in his hand, asked with a hint of indifference, “Vanessa, aren't

brief pause, Vanessa mustered a strained smile and replied, “I'm not sure what you're getting at” Edwin chose

with an excellent business partner, not a woman who seems resentful and constantly

2205 Vanessa blurted out, feeling her

fulfill your needs. Just be cautious

good thing that you realize what kind of

of her eye, Vanessa noticed Laura and Dylan approaching

arms around Edwin's neck and planted a swift kiss on his cheek. Her initial intention had been to

voice his displeasure when he noticed

a smoky grey

neck, and her slim waist could easily be

hair was elegantly swept up, adorned with a

himself momentarily captivated by Laura's presence, thinking that she embodied the verse from a poem, “raven hair flowing like silk.” Dylan looked

beside Edwin, Laura finally noticed him,

waist and offered Edwin a

on

in a measured tone, “Certainly.” Dylan chuckled as he and Laura settled into their seats, his arm casually draped

let go of her hand but leaned in to whisper something in her

best to avoid Edwin's gaze, found

seat away, separated by Dylan. She could even catch the familiar scent of his

Dylan, sensing her distraction, looked down

had made an effort with her makeup

radiant, her thick lashes making her more

reached out, taking her

leave if you're uncomfortable

Laura shook her head.

no need

shared a past, true, but it was

too large nor too small a

couldn't hide every time their paths

He continued to hold her hand, noticing

removed his jacket and draped it

smile, their eyes meeting Edwin's

watched her, and then averted his gaze as

younger brother to her after all,” Vanessa said with a light smile, looking at the delicate

was not fond of

“Her designs are always in demand. Remember, you wanted her to design your wedding dress half a year ago. Or have you forgotten?” Vanessa, feeling a

his place in Laura's life, “If she does call me, it would only be as her older brother, nothing less.” Vanessa, deciding not to embarrass herself further, clenched her fingers

introduced the pendant, starting

was exceptional, featuring a striking purplish-pink conch shell at its center, surrounded by small diamonds dazzling Like

million, but Edwin quickly upped it to 1.5 million. That bidder countered with 1.8 million, likely motivated by his wife's admiration for

typically would have stepped back in such situations, surprisingly bid 3 million this

often fetched high prices, and they had only expected 2 million

a

raised his bid to 5 million,

to be outdone, immediately countered with

Dylan casually

the bid

and one dollar,”

crowd turned to identify the bidder,

room fell silent

star in the legal field and rapidly gaining

arrived during a break, stood in her formal attire. She gracefully

looked up,

right?” Edwin, familiar with Alexis’s ways of

don’t mind, do you?” Vanessa, though a formidable woman herself, wouldn't

her shrewdness, and in Duefron, it was common knowledge to avoid

around her neck, and chuckled at the stunned crowd, “It looks best on Laura!” With a wink at Edwin, she left an unspoken

could only roll his eyes in