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 by Laura

2234 The twists of fate

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

miss you so much.” And

courteously opened the door for

car seat. The winter air heightened the fervor of the kiss, his lips and

irresistibly moving to

Olivia swallowed nervously.

remained unresponsive, her eyes

exited the car and retraced her steps back to

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

he 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 about Mom? Dad won't approve of you two either.”

but he was certain about wanting Laura. Taking her away wasn't on his agenda, yet he aimed to make a statement, especially in front of

gauge

growing closeness with Dylan fueled

sighed. Regret crept in as she pondered her decision to join him in viewing the lanterns. The weight of a colossal secret burdened her,

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

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

Laura headed back to

her husband, rushed downstairs, her relief palpable upon seeing Laura's

gone?” queried

affirmed with a

We haven't been in contact lately.” Astute as ever, Lina understood after thinking it over. Edwin was doing this on purpose;

for her daughter. If not for

now had lost all interest reading and

She ascended the stairs.

warned them about the incident they had witnessed; knowing her methods,

addressed, Lina returned to

lay

still wanted to cuddle with Lina when he

her anger

home. Mark awaited him in the

the car door and gazed

figure still as slender as

cigarette hung loosely between his fingers, seemingly forgotten

it indicated he had been standing

car, looked bewilderedly at the two men before her, and

Laura,

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

inside too.” Mark usually showed great fondness for Olivia. His study still housed that little red princess house

“Go inside,” he insisted.

firmness in his tone, Olivia did not

let go and turned

appeared as handsome as their father, his

gripped

flicked the ash

see her? What did

closer, a faint smile

don't

Mark scoffed.

ask if she also wants this? Don't

of her new boyfriend, huh? How immature!” Edwin, skilled at

He relaxed slightly.

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

Mark eyed his son.

likes that

his cigarette, he added, “You're

mess. Don't expect me to fix your problems all the time.” After he

realized his compromise was not

But also for Laura.

son was to blame. When Laura said

her for over a year, cohabiting for

bed, feelings

his son or hear more from him,

softly called

utter

on, seeming to

drifted to his younger

with the same forbidden excitement. Cecilia was about the same age as Laura back then, and they

disappeared into the

murmured, “Dad, thank you.” Back at the villa, Olivia, sitting

“Dad,” she murmured softly.

sat beside his

wrapped her arms around his, resting her small head

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

resemblance to Rena and also to