Chapter 2241 Mixed emotions played across Peter's face as Edwin, holding gifts, stood before him.

“Happy birthday, Uncle peter,” Edwin said respectfully.

On such a significant day, Peter couldn't afford to lose his composure.

He managed a strained smile.

“Suddenly, I don't feel so happy anymore!” In front of the guests, he couldn't embarrass Mark. He quickly directed the servants to discreetly remove the conspicuous gifts.

Then, lowering his voice, he asked Edwin, “Have you lost your mind, young man?” Edwin's eyes sought Laura.

After a moment, he murmured, “I'm serious.” Peter worked to control his rising anger. Just then, Lina approached.

He shot her a piercing look.

She must have known all along and kept it from him! Lina responded with a cold scoff.

“The foolish one is you!” ANGELA'sLIBRARY Peter held back his anger and ushered the Evans family inside. As they passed by Laura, she stiffened, unable to meet Edwin's gaze.

Edwin remained silent, but as they brushed shoulders, his fingers lightly touched hers.

Laura bit her lip.

Meanwhile, Cecilia, oblivious to the situation, whispered to Mark, “Laura looks lovelier than before. You know so many people, Mark. You should find her a good match.” Mark replied with a hint of meaning, “I don't really know anyone more outstanding than our own son.” Cecilia, not understanding the implication, felt a surge of pride of her son.

She had brought up her children well.

Mark gazed at his wife's innocent look, his emotions a complex mix of affection and nostalgia. He loved her simplicity, a trait nurtured by his indulgence over the years.

Penney was sharp-witted.

She immediately picked up on the tension between Edwin and Laura.

Chapter 2242 Knowing about the families’ connections from her husband, she now saw an opportunity to deepen her involvement.

Coming from a distinguished background, she kept Cecilia engaged in light conversation, also taking great care of little Olivia.

The villas hall was alive with festivities. Western music played in the background, local renowned singers performed love songs, creating a blend of weird harmony.

Laura felt uneasy.

As Edwin approached, she didn’t want to confront him in front of others, so she retreated upstairs.

She was relieved that no one came to bother her.

In the evening, there was a knock at the door.

“Miss Laura, your mother sent some food for you,” came a voice.

“Please come in,” Laura responded softly.

The door opened, revealing not a servant but Edwin.

He held a tray and quietly closed the door with his foot, observing her silently.

Laura rose slowly, her heart pounding with a mixture of confusion and nervousness.

Edwin's voice, deeper and softer than she remembered, broke the silence.

“Are you going to avoid me forever?” “I'm not,” she replied quietly.

“That's good. Why don't you eat something?” he suggested, setting the tray down.

As Edwin straightened up, their eyes locked.

Laura's Lips trembled slightly.

She was baffled by his presence. He had left her once, and now, he was back and kept popping up in her life. This left her more baffled and scared than before.

Edwin took a step closer, gently cradling the back of her head and moving in to kiss her.

Their kiss was gentle yet filled with emotion.

Laura's response was hesitant, her lips quivering as she took a step back.

Edwin, however, held her closer, deepening the kiss with a passion that spoke volumes of his feelings.

Startled, Laura found herself still in his embrace, his intentions clear.\

Chapter 2243 When she found it hard to breathe, she pushed him away. Both were left breathless, Edwin's face showing the flush of intense emotion.

“My Dad has agreed,” he said, looking at her earnestly.

Laura's complexion turned pale, and she trembled visibly. She had harbored feelings for Edwin once, drawn to everything he was. But upon learning his true identity, she had never allowed herself to dream of a future with him.

There was an internal struggle within her.

Laura averted her eyes, taking a moment before meeting his gaze again.

“Mr. Evans, I don’t understand what you mean.” “I want to be with you. I want to marry you,” he stated plainly.

Laura offered a faint smile, her voice soft.

“But I can't. I liked you, Edwin, but I can’t imagine being with Uncle Mark's son. I'm sorry, but I just don’t have the courage to even dream of it.” ANGELA'sLIBRARY If she had known who he was from the beginning, she would have walked away without waiting for him to leave her.

Life wasn't a fairy tale, especially not for her.

Her dreams of fairy tales had been shattered long ago.

Edwin was visibly taken aback by her firmness.

calm, showed a flicker of surprise. Laura, always gentle, asked him to

wouldn't be right for us to be seen like this." Edwin reached out,

you've forgotten us,”

her body, moving from her slender shoulders down to her waist. Laura had two small dimples

when she was slightly perspiring, the effect

past, to remind her that

growing more passionate by the second.

found himself struggling to contain his desires. After being separated from Laura for so long, he held her delicate form and was consumed by a burning feeling, yearning to possess her at that very

hesitated, torn by

she had

their disparate backgrounds and

traced with his tongue the path of her teardrops as he asked, his tone

to resist, he captured her

fireworks sparked in a brilliant display of light and

bursts of color soared and exploded at their zenith, casting a bright light upon the darkness. Amidst

“Wow!” she exclaimed.

their youthful countenances beautifully illuminated by the fireworks’

ceased her futile

the window, her

to surrender, Edwin breathed softly into her

picture her as your sister?” Laura's mind snapped

against his pristine white shirt, inhaling the fresh scent of

her head, she saw

away, Laura grappled with

Edwin remained steadfast,

possession as he inquired softly, “Shall we go

she retorted, her

unwavering scrutiny continued.

was the look of a man captivated by a woman. Despite their time together, even cohabitation, he had never regarded

instincts stirred softly, awakening

Suddenly, she felt uneasy.

up within her, even more pronounced than

Why did she have to be his plaything?

caught hold

the couch, draping it

out to see the

Peter’s villa, Edwin guided Laura down a different staircase from the second floor, leading her

refused to step into the

go, I might just get even crazier. How about we give your father

so gentle; it must have been sheer frustration that drove her to such an

slap lacked force, a

he ran his tongue across the wall of his mouth and emitted a soft,

into it? Are you concerned about hurting me?” He couldn't

into the car, he followed suit and swiftly

villa's

Evans! Why are you leaving amidst all the

two packs of cigarettes

I possibly accept your cigarettes?”

Edwin's smile widened.

work pays off." He then closed the window and steered the

“Did I just see that correctly? Was it Miss Laura in the car?”

should he do? Should he report it, even though he had accepted Edwin's offering of cigarettes? He could never afford such exquisite cigarettes that

leaving the

a glance at Laura,

in the car had become a rare

he had been actively pursuing her, it had been

Most of their meals were lovingly prepared by him, and she

while scarce, held a unique

Edwin yearned to

old town with exceptional care, and

a red

tone was soft and

you like to give it a try?” Laura had been reluctant to engage with him,

unruffled,

the finesse of a suitor, undeterred

with a deep understanding of her

parking lot, Edwin

Laura remained

step out.” She protested, “You go ahead! I have no

Edwin couldn't help but

of these childlike

his mind to

her junior, he often exhibited a far greater emotional intelligence.

diminutive, found her

her reluctance, Edwin tenderly drew her close,

closed the car

you? Edwin, resplendent in his well-tailored suit and beside his Luxurious car,

of warmth crept into Laura's cheeks

“Release me,” she insisted.

draped his arm around

Indeed, the evening air bore a biting chill, with delicate snowflakes gently descending. Czanch's damp cold possessed a distinct character, separating

holding her close, Edwin

in my coat like a little kangaroo.” It was an affectionate comment, and Laura, not devoid of sentiment, couldn't

concealed her emotions beneath a composed

descended gracefully upon

they found themselves immersed in a distinctive romance. The bright lights from the lanterns cast warm reflections upon the dark gray walls, imparting a sense of coziness

at ease, while Laura couldn't shake

her to a bustling eatery; however, all the seats were occupied. The customers enjoyed

there were no tables available

Laura dine in the cold, he contemplated searching for

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