Chapter 2211 She had already taken off the necklace and planned to return it to Alexis later.

Laura wasn't particularly close to Alexis.

As Laura pondered, Dylan broke the silence.

“Edwin is shameless, and his sister, even more so. With the way she flaunts her wealth, she could easily charm young girls." He paused, adding, “She's tall, almost 5.6 feet, the kind many young girls nowadays find attractive-beautiful and cool. It'd be hard for anyone not to be attracted.” Laura responded quietly, “My mom once told me about Miss Fowler. She was in love with a childhood friend, but he and Edwin went abroad for study and he never really came back. Their relationship just—ended.” This memory, still vivid from a few years back, seemed more relevant now with Edwin in her life.

The thought of him made Laura lose her desire to continue the conversation.

Dylan sensed her mood shift and chose not to delve further.

After dropping Laura off at her apartment, he called out to her as she was about to head up the stairs.

“Laural” She turned to face him.

Dylan sat in his car, the night wind playing with his hair, giving him an effortlessly attractive look.

He asked softly, “Next year, I might go back to North America. Would you like to come with me?” North America? Laura knew about Dylan's successful family business there. His invitation sounded almost like a confession, given he was just her agent.

She was aware that being with Dylan would mean being well cared for, but she hadn't developed any romantic feelings for him.

Going with him just because he was good to her wouldn't be fair to either of them.

Laura remained silent.

Dylan, understanding, gave her a gentle smile and waved.

“Maybe you'll change your mind in a few days!” Laura hummed a noncommittal response, somewhat naively, watching him drive away before stepping into the elevator to go home.

Upon exiting the elevator, Laura was met with a surprising sight. A tall figure, dressed formally, leaned against her doorstep. His long legs seemed almost too large for the space.

It was Edwin.

Chapter 2212 Laura hesitated inside the elevator, watching as the doors opened and closed repeatedly.

Finally, Edwin stepped forward, gently pulling her out. She wore a black coat over her dress, cinched at the waist, her slender figure apparent.

“Keys,” Edwin requested.

Laura took a step back, firm yet composed.

“We can talk here.” She leaned against the wall, her voice soft but steady.

“Yes, Uncle Mark spoke to me. I promised him I'd stay away from you, Edwin.

Please, don’t come here again.” Edwin's expression grew more intense as he noticed the absence of the necklace around her neck.

His voice was husky with emotion.

“Let's talk inside. It's cold here.” ANGELA'sLIBRARY But Laura remained unmoved.

Edwin stepped closer, effectively pinning her against the wall as he reached into her pocket for the keys.

“Edwin!” she protested, biting her lip.

Silently, Edwin opened the door, gesturing for her to enter.

“Let's talk inside.” Reluctantly, Laura stepped into her apartment.

Edwin followed, observing as she turned on the heater and then quietly headed to the kitchen to make coffee.

The scene reminded him of their past life together.

She was such a coffee enthusiast and the aroma of coffee always present in their shared home.

Edwin joined her in the kitchen, standing close behind. He murmured, “Do you still remember much about the past?” “There's no need to remember anything anymore,” Laura replied, handing him a cup of coffee. Her gaze met his.

“It's over, Edwin.

You have a girlfriend, and I have a boyfriend. There's no reason for us to keep in touch. Please drink your coffee and leave.”

Chapter 2213 Edwin set the coffee aside, his gaze fixed on her.

Close to her, he noticed her discomfort as she turned her head away.

“Can Dylan really be called your boyfriend? If he is, why doesn't he live with you, and why does he leave right after dropping you off? Laura, you're lying.” Laura responded with a faint smile, moving back to the living room.

Edwin, following her, grabbed her shoulders, offering, “Let me take care of you." Laura gently shrugged off his hands and confronted him.

“What kind of care are we talking about here? Buying me a house, a car, and giving me endless money? Edwin, isn't that just keeping me as your mistress? What if you come to me for comfort one day after having an argument with your wife, and I refuse? Will you then hold your financial support over me? Why should I have to pretend to be virtuous?” She felt saddened by the thought.

Once, they had been a genuine couple, albeit with some deception.

Now, he was with someone else yet still sought her out.

Lowering her voice, she pleaded, “Edwin, can you please let me go?” After saying this, she walked to the window, looking out at the snow-laden night.

Edwin watched her, feeling the distance between them.

to say, “Okay.” But as he was about to leave, he impulsively embraced her, his Lips

strokes on her back as he murmured, “Laura, it's

devoid of hope, wrapped her

out!” she

grabbed a stack

make it clearer for you?” she

it mean for you to hold and kiss me now? What am I in all this?" Crying softly, Laura continued, “How much more do you want to degrade me? Your feelings are your feelings, but what about mine? I've left your world as you wished. Why do you still bother me, why?” Her face was

make me hate

2214 Edwin stood there, watching Laura's tears fall onto the design drafts meant for his future

them, and the strength she mustered

he had never fully considered the depth of

her, perhaps a mere male impulse, was

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to wipe away her tears, but then hesitated, pulling his hand back. In a gentle voice,

still for a moment before he stooped to collect the scattered drafts, carefully placing them back on the coffee

for you.” “There's no need,” Laura responded, barely lifting

to Dylan's background, hesitated before asking,

discern how much love Laura

had been clear, yet

realization filled him with a

like an eternity, Edwin's voice, hoarse with emotion, broke

standing still with her back to him, offered no

leaving her alone in the

fleeting passion? The next day, Laura carefully packaged the necklace and hailed a

“Are you Miss Laura Thomas?” Laura, taken aback, wondered how

The receptionists smile

group chat this morning. She said you're the cutest girl she's ever met!” Laura's cheeks flushed with

an air

as she picked up the

always available for you."

with Alexis and offered

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knowing looks from the staff they passed,

lavish secretary secretary office, split between

was playing snooker, her tall, elegant

effortlessly around the table, even in high heels, and scored

secretary clapped, showering

seemed to relish the praise, her eyes casually drifting over to Laura, who

secretary left to make coffee, Alexis

can teach you!” Her tone was inviting, a

a box

focused on her snooker game, bent gracefully to take another shot. The elegance of her movement was striking, making Laura blush

for it.” “In that case, it's more like a gift from him. You should return it to him if you don't want it,”

of her

then,” she said,

2216 Just then, the secretary entered with coffee, inadvertently blocking Laura's

Laura onto the pool table, took off her shoes and handed them to

them cleaned.” Jett, struggling to maintain his composure,

Laura was taken aback.

a handful but hadn't expected such audacious behavior. Could this really be how a woman acted? Alexis seemed to

remarked, “I've been feeling a bit lonely lately. Just keep me company for a while.”

lined up

quite good at snooker. Hasn't he played with you?”

It was never about spending quality time together or nurturing what

really out of line.” She played a few more shots

Laura's lustrous hair,

dense hair. Edwin is such a lucky guy.

oblivious to Laura's unease, handed her a cup of coffee, her

fighting for it?” Confused, Laura just looked at her,

the window, seemed

spoke

you completely. He still gets jealous, comes to you in the middle of the night, and thinks about caring for you. If you don't give him a push, how will you know if he wouldn't

2217 “I know,” Laura replied, her smile tinged with

her, the sunlight from the floor-to-ceiling windows creating a

a profound Loneliness in her. Compelled by this, Laura asked softly, “What about you? Don't you fight for what you want?” Alexis reclined on the pool

“I'm tired.” She recalled being 20, full of excitement, telling Leonel over the phone that she, too, would be going abroad to

been blunt and unexpected.

this." Angela's Library The idea of an ending seemed absurd

‘Young and impulsive, Alexis had asked if

on the other end of the line spoke volumes, though he never

month from abroad, blood that could

a year, but during their

the New Year, he came back with a

In the middle of the night, while Alexis was reading in her bedroom, Leonel returned from the hotel with a New

next day, she relegated it to storage, where it likely

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