A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

Chapter 2231 Lina would never agree.

However, Peter, somewhat oblivious, chimed in with a cheerful remark, “Right on! Laura's constantly confined at home. Apart from that brawny foreigner, she scarcely has anyone to keep her company.

She and Olivia could enjoy some good time together.” Lina pinched him firmly.

In response, Peter let out a yelp of pain.

Edwin's smile shifted, becoming tender and almost gentle.

“I wonder if Laura will give me a new year’s gift,” Olivia mumbled quietly.

At a red light, Edwin brought the car to a stop and gently patted his sister's head.

Angela's Library “If she won't, I'll give you one on her behalf.” Peter, intoxicated, failed to grasp the deeper meaning.

Lina wasn't one to be underestimated; every word reached her ears with crystal clarity. What's the deal here? If Laura skips giving Olivia a gift, Edwin's stepping in? It's almost like they're married! She thought to herself.

Restlessness consumed Lina.

Her gaze held a mix of emotions as she observed the sophisticated young man in the rearview mirror, contemplating his intentions.

Edwin didn't avert his eyes.

He met Lina's gaze with a quiet intensity.

A half-hour later, the car came to a halt in front of the Garcia residence. Lina assisted her husband from the vehicle while Olivia bolted inside. She recognized Laura but kept interactions to a minimum.

The villa exuded warmth, with Laura comfortably seated on the sofa engrossed in a book.

Clad in a printed dark woolen dress, her black hair neatly combed over her shoulders.

She emanated elegance and beauty.

Laura felt a jolt of surprise upon spotting Olivia.

More outgoing than Laura, Olivia approached quietly, saying, “Laura, I want to see the holiday lanterns. Would you mind joining me? Edwin is so boring.” Edwin.

Laura was stunned for a moment.

Just then, the sound of dress shoes echoed from the hallway. A tall figure entered her line of sight, and there he was.

Chapter 2232 It was Edwin! Laura looked up, her gaze fixed squarely on him.

It had been a long time since their last tumultuous encounter, and she never anticipated seeing Edwin in her home.

Edwin gestured toward her coat on the rack.

“Put this on; I'll take you and Olivia to see the lanterns and drive you home after that.” Lina cut in, “No, you are not taking her to the lanterns!” Peter embraced Lina.

“Oh, my dear wife, how often must I remind you? The old grudges of our generation have faded away. Mark and Cecilia don’t even bring them up anymore, so why let it bother you? Isn't it good for the kids to be close? We've mentioned it before, that we should support each other in the future!” Having expressed this sentiment, he leaned heavily on his wife.

Soon, he began to snore! Lina, seething with anger, called for a servant while assisting her husband upstairs. Glaring fiercely at Edwin, she declared, “We're not done. We'll talk when I return.” Edwin didn't give her the chance.

Swiftly grabbing a coat, he draped it over Laura and secured it in place.

Laura, resisting, shook her head.

“I don’t want to go out!” In an unexpected turn, Edwin took her hand and led her outside, leaving Olivia staring in disbelief. This scene was unprecedented-her brother, typically distant from women, now holding Laura's hand! Lina was in a state of panic.

She was on the verge of releasing Peter when he chose the worst moment to vomit, staining both of their clothes.

Stomping her feet in anger, Lina thought about tossing him into the chilly snow outside.

Was this old man intentionally causing havoc? Olivia quietly trailed Edwin and Laura.

Edwin guided Laura into the car; as she struggled to step out, he obstructed the door.

“What's holding you back from going out?”

Chapter 2233 Biting her lip, Laura retorted, “Are you out of your mind? There are plenty of servants at my home; they'll all see us!” Edwin stared into her eyes and said, “I've ended things with Vanessa Smith. The weddings off." Laura averted her gaze uncomfortably.

Whether a wedding occurred or not held Little significance for her.

Choking up, Olivia whispered, “Edwin, are you deliberately making things difficult for me? Whatever we had ended a long time ago!” Angela's Library “Just wanted to catch the lantern show,” Edwin replied, shutting the car door.

Circling around to the driver's side, he shot a quick glance at Olivia, signaling her to hop in.

In a daze, Olivia tiptoed into the car and, after a while, tentatively asked, “You two were together?” Edwin locked the doors.

Turning to Laura, who remained silent, he slowly buckled his seatbelt.

Unable to suppress a smile, he informed his sister, “Yeah, we Lived together for three months.” Olivia buried her head in the seat, not emerging for a long time.

Laura hissed, “Edwin, what are you trying to do here?” Edwin met her gaze silently, his voice a bit rough.

“I get it; whisking you home out of the blue is a stretch, but there's at least someone in my family who's onto my liking for you, my yearning to be with you.” Olivia buried her head in her hands.

If their father heard this, he would explode in anger.

Laura felt a deeper flush of humiliation. What on earth was this supposed to mean? Edwin refrained from probing further; he gently squeezed her hand.

“We'll just watch the lanterns, and then I'll escort you back.” Laura lowered her head, maintaining silence for an extended moment before she spoke up.

“Edwin, did you know I've always yearned for a home since I was a little girl? I finally have one, and what you're doing might snatch away my last sanctuary. I'm different from you. If this relationship slips away, at most, you'll face some scolding from your parents. Tomorrow, you'll still be Edwin, the sole heir of the Evans family. But for me, the only thing I possess can slip through my fingers at any given moment.” Edwin listened, a pang in his heart.

that every word spoken by Laura held

of fate can be downright unjust at

can we address this later? Causing a scene will only add to Laura's struggles.” Edwin reclined in his chair, gently shutting his

you so much.” And he

the car, he courteously opened the door

seat. The winter air

brushed her chin before irresistibly moving to her lips for

Olivia swallowed nervously.

remained unresponsive, her

silently exited the car and

but get out of the car and murmur, “Eddie, is she that special to you?” Edwin

ran his fingers through his sister’s hair, remarking, “She's just as endearing as you.” Little Olivia wrinkled her nose, asserting, “Not even close! You'd never kiss

Laura. Taking her away wasn't on his agenda, yet he aimed to make

also involved nudging Laura to gauge

closeness with Dylan fueled

pondered her decision to join him in viewing the lanterns. The weight of

in you.” With his

suit, settling beside him, struggling

headed back to

her husband, rushed downstairs, her relief

gone?” queried Lina.

affirmed with

her shoulder, “What happened?” Laura shook her head and uttered, “I don’t know! We haven't been in contact lately.” Astute as ever, Lina understood after thinking it over. Edwin was doing this on purpose; he believed that since she was aware, he might as

consumed by both anger and worry for her daughter. If

interest reading

She ascended the stairs.

turn of events, Lina summoned the household servants. She sternly warned them about the incident they had witnessed; knowing her

this matter addressed, Lina returned

lay

he still wanted to cuddle with Lina

anger and

Olivia home. Mark awaited him in

door and

the wisteria tree, his figure still as slender as in his

between his fingers, seemingly forgotten

indicated he had been standing there

stepping out of the car, looked bewilderedly at the two

Laura, realizing that her

Olivia called out quietly, “Dad” Mark's gaze shifted to his younger daughter. His voice

Mark usually showed great fondness for Olivia. His study still housed that little red princess house where Olivia,

“Go inside,” he insisted.

Olivia did

turned to look at

the same moonlight, her brother appeared as handsome as their father, his eyes showing the

suddenly gripped

left, Mark indifferently flicked the ash

you see her? What did she

a faint smile on

know, don't you?”

Mark scoffed.

your mind to be with her? Did you ask if she also wants this?

continued, saying, “Hah, you're jealous of her new boyfriend, huh? How immature!” Edwin, skilled at reading people, noticed his father’s annoyance but also a softening in

He relaxed slightly.

man doesn't live on his physique alone. So what he has some muscles? That doesn't make him a great

Mark eyed his son.

just likes that type,” he

his cigarette, he added, “You're not

up your mess. Don't expect me to fix your problems all the time.” After he finished speaking, Mark felt a

his compromise was not

But also for Laura.

son was to blame. When Laura said she was seeing someone

for over a year, cohabiting

a bed, feelings must

or hear more from

Edwin softly called

utter a

hand and walked on, seeming to

thoughts drifted to his younger

with the same forbidden excitement. Cecilia was about the same age as

figure gradually disappeared into the

thank you.” Back at the villa, Olivia, sitting on the

“Dad,” she murmured softly.

walked over and sat

arms around his, resting her small head

with delicate, supple cheeks and soft, brown-colored hair. It was slightly curled and

Rena and also to his sister,