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.

After a prolonged silence, he finally managed to say, “Okay.” But as he was about to leave, he impulsively embraced her, his Lips meeting

and gentle strokes on her back as he murmured, “Laura, it's not that I hadn't been serious with this relationship. If only-* But there were

devoid of hope, wrapped her arms around

she

stack of design drafts,

make it

Crying softly, Laura continued, “How much more do you want

make me

2214 Edwin stood there, watching Laura's tears fall onto the design

creating them, and

he had never fully considered

desire for her, perhaps a mere male impulse,

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he expected it to be so, yet here he was, still drawn to

out to wipe away her tears, but then hesitated, pulling his hand back. In a gentle voice, he urged, “Please don’t cry, okay?” Laura turned away from him, her voice barely audible, asking him

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

he offered, “I'll cancel Vanessa's order for you.” “There's no need,” Laura responded, barely lifting her

be a next time.” Edwin, his thoughts briefly turning to Dylan's background, hesitated

He couldn't discern how much love Laura still felt

rejection of her had been clear, yet deep down, he hoped she

realization filled him with

like an eternity, Edwin's

leaving!” Laura, standing still with her back to him, offered no

door opened and then closed, leaving her alone in the quiet night, her eyes brimming with unshed

but what value was there in fleeting passion? The next day, Laura carefully packaged the necklace and hailed a taxi to Sterling Law Firm, now under the direction of

front desk greeted her warmly, “Are you Miss Laura Thomas?” Laura, taken

2215 The receptionists smile

She said you're the cutest girl she's ever met!” Laura's cheeks flushed with a mix

being a woman, commanded an air that left Laura

as she picked up

is always available for you."

receptionist arranged Laura's meeting with Alexis and offered to

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you the way.” As Laura followed, she noticed curious and knowing looks from the staff they

the 16th floor, where Alexis’ awaited. The led Laura into a lavish secretary secretary office, split between a work and leisure area, spanning an impressive

her tall,

in high heels, and scored a shot with

clapped, showering

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

secretary left to make coffee, Alexis tilted her head towards

to play? I can teach you!” Her tone was inviting, a playful

a box

her snooker game, bent gracefully to

usual relaxed manner, Alexis replied, “I've already accepted Edwin's check 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,” Alexis added with a

feeling slightly out of her depth,

it here then,”

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

Laura onto the pool table, took off her shoes and

are stained. Please get them cleaned.” Jett, struggling to maintain his

Laura was taken aback.

handful but hadn't expected such audacious behavior. Could this really

coffee, Alexis remarked, “I've been feeling a bit lonely lately. Just keep me company

then lined up

at snooker. Hasn't he played with you?” Laura turned

built on deception. It was never about

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

hair,

fine, dense hair. Edwin is such a lucky guy. She

her a cup of coffee, her

fighting for it?” Confused, Laura just

gaze drifting to the window, seemed

she spoke up

a struggle. He hasn't let go of 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

know,” Laura replied, her smile tinged

face her, the sunlight from the floor-to-ceiling

Loneliness in her. Compelled by this, Laura asked softly, “What about you? Don't you fight

20, full of excitement, telling Leonel over the phone

been blunt

The idea of an ending seemed

‘Young and impulsive, Alexis had asked if

other end of the line spoke volumes, though

to send her 200 milliliters of frozen blood every month from abroad, blood that could potentially save Alexis’ life. Her father, angry yet cautious,

a year, but during their

the New Year, he came

a hotel. In the middle of the night, while Alexis was reading in her bedroom, Leonel returned from the hotel with a New Year's gift for her-a small

relegated it to storage, where it likely remained, forgotten

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