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.

word spoken

fate can be downright unjust at

murmured, “Edwin, can we address this later? Causing a scene will only add

miss you so much.” And he regretted

car, he courteously opened

waist, initiating a passionate kiss against the car seat. The winter air heightened the fervor of the kiss, his lips and breath

irresistibly moving to her

Olivia swallowed nervously.

remained unresponsive,

exited the car and retraced

long that Olivia couldn't help but get out of

hair, remarking, “She's just as endearing as you.” Little Olivia wrinkled her nose, asserting, “Not even close! You'd never kiss me like that!”

wanting Laura. Taking her away wasn't on

nudging Laura to gauge if she still had feelings for

growing closeness with Dylan fueled jealousy within him.

decision to join him in viewing the lanterns. The weight of a colossal secret burdened her, leaving

ruffled her hair and remarked, “This symbolizes my trust in you.” With his chin held high, he finally

Olivia followed suit, settling beside him,

headed back

just settled her husband, rushed downstairs, her relief palpable upon seeing

he gone?” queried

affirmed with

“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 well elucidate things, expecting her to cover

her daughter. If not for her husband's

lost all interest

She ascended the stairs.

summoned the household servants. She sternly warned them about the incident they had witnessed; knowing her methods, no one dared to utter a

Lina returned to

Peter lay in

still wanted to

her anger and kicked him

home. Mark awaited him in the

opened the car door and gazed silently

his figure still as slender as in his youth, with only

cigarette hung loosely between his fingers, seemingly forgotten

fallen from it indicated he had been

bewilderedly at the two men before her, and then suddenly,

of her brother and Laura, realizing that

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

however, refused to go inside. She moved closer and carefully embraced Mark's arm, pleading, “Dad, you come inside too.” Mark usually showed great fondness for Olivia. His study still housed that little red princess house where Olivia, even grown up, would sometimes crawl into.

“Go inside,” he insisted.

his tone, Olivia did not dare to

turned to look at

appeared as handsome as their father, his eyes showing the

gripped

indifferently flicked

What did

a faint smile

know, don't

Mark scoffed.

also wants

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

He relaxed slightly.

his physique alone. So what he has some

Mark eyed his son.

likes that

stubbing out his cigarette, he added, “You're

2237 Clean up your mess. Don't expect me to fix your problems all the time.” After he finished speaking, Mark felt

realized his compromise was

But also for Laura.

she had been wronged and his son was to blame. When Laura said she was seeing someone else,

over a year,

bed, feelings must have

not wanting to look at his son or hear more from him, felt a mix of disappointment and

Edwin softly called out from

didn't utter a

to have aged a few years in

thoughts drifted to his younger

same forbidden excitement. Cecilia was about

figure gradually disappeared into

Edwin murmured, “Dad, thank you.” Back at the villa, Olivia, sitting on the sofa, sniffled as she looked

“Dad,” she murmured softly.

and sat

resting her small head on his

cheeks and soft, brown-colored hair. It was slightly curled and cascaded over her

bore a resemblance to Rena