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.

he understood that every word spoken by Laura held an

2234 The twists of fate can be downright unjust at

nudged his arm and murmured, “Edwin, can we address this later? Causing a scene will only add to Laura's struggles.”

so much.” And

courteously opened the door

he enveloped her waist, initiating a passionate kiss against the car seat. The

he tenderly brushed her chin before irresistibly moving to her lips for a gentle

Olivia swallowed nervously.

unresponsive, her eyes

she silently exited the car and retraced her steps back

lingered for so long that Olivia couldn't help but get out of the car and murmur, “Eddie,

gently 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 me like that!” Angela's Library She wrapped her arms around Edwin's, whispering, “But what

hadn't quite sorted everything out, but he was certain about wanting Laura. Taking her away wasn't on his agenda, yet

to gauge if she still

closeness with Dylan fueled

her decision to join him in viewing

and remarked, “This symbolizes my trust in you.” With his chin

Olivia followed suit, settling beside him, struggling to fully grasp

headed back to

having just settled her husband, rushed downstairs, her relief palpable

gone?” queried Lina.

with a

gently embraced 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

anger and worry for her daughter. If not for her husband's birthday, she would have hastily sent

had lost all interest reading

She ascended the stairs.

sternly warned them about the incident they had witnessed;

addressed, Lina returned

Peter lay in

to cuddle with Lina when he got

her anger and kicked him

Olivia home. Mark awaited him in

door and gazed

slender as in his youth, with only his hair slightly grayed

his fingers, seemingly forgotten and

from it indicated he had been standing there for a considerable amount of

bewilderedly at the two men before her, and then

Laura, realizing that her

shifted to

arm, pleading, “Dad, you come inside too.” Mark usually showed great fondness for Olivia. His study

“Go inside,” he insisted.

Olivia

let go and turned

handsome as their father, his eyes

gripped

indifferently flicked the

you see her? What

walked closer, a faint

know, don't

Mark scoffed.

she also wants this? Don't get carried away and

huh? How immature!” Edwin, skilled at reading people, noticed his father’s annoyance but

He relaxed slightly.

his physique alone. So what he has some

Mark eyed his son.

just likes that type,” he

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 a

compromise was not just

But also for Laura.

his son was to blame. When Laura said

for over a year, cohabiting for

a bed, feelings must

his son or hear more from him, felt a mix of disappointment and unexplainable

softly called out from

utter a

waved his hand and walked on, seeming to have aged

drifted to

his days with Cecilia, filled with the same forbidden excitement. Cecilia was about the same age as Laura

figure gradually disappeared into

the villa, Olivia, sitting on the sofa,

“Dad,” she murmured softly.

sat beside his little princess,

arms around his, resting her small

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

resemblance to Rena and also to his