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.

every word spoken by Laura held an undeniable

of fate can be downright unjust

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

you so much.”

he courteously

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

before irresistibly

Olivia swallowed nervously.

remained unresponsive,

exited the car and retraced her steps back to the

stood there, watching her walk away. He lingered for so long that Olivia couldn't help but get out of the car and murmur, “Eddie, is she that special to you?” Edwin hummed

close! You'd never kiss me like that!” Angela's Library She wrapped her arms around Edwin's, whispering, “But

quite sorted everything out, but he was certain about wanting Laura. Taking her away wasn't on his agenda, yet he aimed to make a statement,

gauge if

with Dylan fueled

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

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

Olivia followed suit, settling beside him,

back

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

he gone?”

with a

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 daughter. If not

interest reading and abandoned

She ascended the stairs.

of events, Lina summoned the household servants. She sternly warned them about the incident

this matter addressed, Lina

Peter lay

his age, he still wanted to

suppress her anger and kicked

Edwin drove Olivia home. Mark awaited him

door and gazed silently at his

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

between his fingers, seemingly forgotten and

length of ash that had fallen from it indicated he

at the two men before her, and

of her brother and Laura,

gaze shifted

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. But

“Go inside,” he insisted.

Olivia did not dare

turned to

moonlight, her brother appeared as handsome as their father,

gripped Olivia.

Mark indifferently flicked the ash off

you see her? What did she

closer, a faint smile on

already know, don't you?” he

Mark scoffed.

mind to be with her? Did you ask if she also wants this? Don't get carried

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.

what he has some muscles?

Mark eyed his son.

Laura just likes

out his cigarette, he added,

to fix your problems all the time.” After

his compromise was not

But also for Laura.

he knew she had been wronged and his son was to blame. When Laura said she was seeing someone else, he made himself believe her

her for over a

a bed, feelings must have

son or hear more from him, felt

softly called out

didn't utter a

seeming to have aged a few years in

thoughts drifted to his

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

gradually disappeared into the

you.” Back at the villa, Olivia, sitting on the sofa, sniffled

“Dad,” she murmured softly.

sat beside his little princess,

his, resting her small head on

with delicate, supple cheeks and soft, brown-colored

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