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

2234 The twists of fate

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

so

car, he courteously opened the

against the car seat. The winter air heightened the fervor of the

before irresistibly moving to her

Olivia swallowed nervously.

unresponsive, her eyes

she silently exited the car and retraced her steps back to the

out

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.” Edwin lit a

her away wasn't on his agenda, yet he aimed to make a statement,

Laura to gauge if she still

growing closeness with Dylan fueled jealousy within

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

in you.” With

2235 Olivia followed suit, settling beside him, struggling to fully grasp the

back to the

downstairs, her relief palpable upon

gone?” queried

affirmed with a

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 well elucidate things, expecting her to cover for

seethed, consumed by both anger and worry for her daughter. If not for

had lost all interest reading and abandoned

She ascended the stairs.

on the bizarre turn of events, Lina summoned the household servants. She sternly warned them about the incident they had witnessed; knowing her methods, no one dared to

addressed, Lina returned

lay in

he still wanted to cuddle with Lina when he

suppress her anger and kicked

home. Mark awaited him in the

the car door and gazed

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

loosely between his fingers,

had fallen from it indicated he

at the two men before her, and then suddenly, she understood

the matter of her brother and Laura, realizing that her father was

“Dad” Mark's gaze shifted to his younger

refused to go inside. She moved closer and carefully embraced Mark's arm, pleading, “Dad, you come inside too.” Mark usually showed great fondness

“Go inside,” he insisted.

his tone, Olivia did not dare to

let go and turned to

handsome as their father, his eyes

gripped

Mark indifferently flicked the

her? What did she say?”

walked closer, a faint

already know, don't you?” he

Mark scoffed.

up your mind to be with her? Did you ask if she also wants this? Don't get carried away and end up with nothing.” Edwin remained silent,

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

He relaxed slightly.

alone. So what he has some muscles? That doesn't

Mark eyed his son.

just likes

he added, “You're not young

problems all the time.”

his compromise was not just

But also for Laura.

she had been wronged and his son was to blame. When Laura said she

had been with her for over a year, cohabiting for

feelings must

more from him, felt a mix

called out from

utter

his hand and walked on, seeming to have aged

drifted to his younger

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

gradually disappeared into

at the villa, Olivia,

“Dad,” she murmured softly.

over and sat beside

around his, resting her small head on

was strikingly beautiful, with delicate, supple cheeks and soft, brown-colored hair. It

a resemblance to Rena and also to his