A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

Chapter 2271 “Why are you here?” Laura asked him.

Edwin leaned against the door, his voice hoarse.

“I was worried you might overthink, so I came to see you,” he said.

Laura wrapped herself in a robe and began to dry her hair. After a few strokes, she looked down.

“I didn't overthink anything,” she said quietly.

Edwin moved closer and took the towel from her, drying her hair for her in silence.

After a moment, Laura said, “Let's end this, Edwin." He paused briefly as he continued drying her hair, her words barely audible over the hairdryer.

Edwin set the hairdryer down and knelt before Laura, looking up at her. When she tried to avoid his gaze, he gently held her hand.

Laura felt a mix of awkwardness and confusion.

It was her dilemma, yet Edwin's presence, meant to console her, somehow made her feel as if she was overreacting. But how could he know the years of scorn and tears she had endured because of her background? She believed she deserved a better life.

Choosing anyone but Edwin would have been easier, but he was unique in her world.

Her eyes filled with tears as she touched his face, revealing her heart for the first time.

“Edwin, being with you brings happiness, but also pain. I can’t ignore my background. I'm even afraid to face your mother as your girlfriend,” she admitted, her voice reflecting her inner turmoil.

“Last night, I thought maybe we could give us a chance. But Vanessa's arrival destroyed all my courage. You left me once, Edwin.

Now, it's my turn,” she said, releasing the thoughts she'd held back for so long.

Edwin gently caught her hand.

“None of this is your fault,” he assured her.

“But it's my mother’s fault,” she countered.

“She could have chosen a different life. Being with you, I'm always at risk of being criticized, and I don’t want that. I admit I'm weak and selfish. I just want to maintain my life with my family. I like you, but my life isn't just about you.” Edwin had considered these things.

The Evans and Fowler families had longstanding enemies.

A relationship with Laura could reopen old wounds, likely involving the Smith family.

Chapter 2272 He didn’t push her on the matter but didn’t concede either.

Kneeling before her, he rested his head against her abdomen, whispering, “Let's just enjoy the holidays for now. We'll talk about everything else later, okay?” Laura, overwhelmed, exclaimed, “Edwin, why must it be so complicated?” He remained silent, contemplating.

Why endure all this hardship? He realized it was because he couldn't let her go. If letting go was easy, who would choose a difficult path? Despite everything, he had no thoughts of giving up.

He encouraged her to take care of herself, knowing some issues he had to face alone.

Downstairs, Lina barely looked up as he approached.

She snorted dismissively.

“See? I've told you, if you're not serious, don't bother Laura. She's naive and fell for your tricks. A more experienced person wouldn't be so easily swayed by your efforts.” Edwin didn’t respond with words.

Instead, he sat opposite her, helping to wind her yarn.

Angela's Library Lina couldn't help but laugh.

“You've got nerve, trying to win me over to your side because handling Laura's too much for you? I won't intervene on your behalf!” Edwin spoke softly.

“I'm just here to keep you company, Aunt Lina." Lina glanced at his handsome face, secretly pleased.

She felt a sense of satisfaction with this future son-in-law, and she also recognized that the dynamics between men and women often involved such challenges.

A little conflict now and then wasn't actually a bad thing; it provided a chance to gauge Edwin's sincerity.

After a while, Edwin inquired about Olivia.

She had eaten her fill and was now exploring the villa. Her curiosity led her to the backyard swimming pool, where, to her surprise, someone was swimming despite the cold weather.

Olivia couldn't resist; she had to see who it was.

Could it be Peter and Linas son Bodhi? Olivia crouched by the pool and called out, “Bodhi, isn't it cold?”

Chapter 2273 Bodhi, now over 40 years old, was old enough to be Olivia's father.

Whenever he returned from his travels, he always brought her gifts from abroad.

Therefore, Olivia eagerly anticipated treats from him.

The night was pitch black.

A figure suddenly emerged from the water. His pale skin was shining, droplets of water sliding down his well-defined muscles. This created a faint redness on his skin, adding to his allure.

And there he was, right in front of Olivia.

do was open

deep red as she stared at him, finally stuttering, “Are you a man or a woman?”

He chuckled.

check?” Olivia looked down and covered

“Swimming trunks count as pants!” Dylan's parents had come to visit, and they stayed in a hotel. He, preferring

with a towel,

tender, resembling Edwin closely, making

tossed aside his towel and lay on a recliner, covering himself with

feel

Dylan laughed loudly, his teeth

He looked

brother? What's he planning now?” Sitting beside him, Olivia said, “You like Laura too.” Dylan, stroking his chin, didn't

brightly at

Dylan was about to speak, Edwin approached,

this cold day, the

off. Edwin, modestly dressed, looked down at him

showing off like this in a cold winter night,

keeps me warm!” Edwin's

and Edwin's expression darkened.

while Dylan watched them leave

back to Dylan and touched his muscular arm and chest, marveling at the firmness, reminiscent of

Edwin was visibly frustrated.

“Olivia!” he exclaimed.

quickly grabbed her brother's arm and they

shaking his head with

stood up swiftly and dived back into the

who came over

Mark looked at him, not with blame but with deep contemplation. He then said calmly, “Edwin, I used

some responsibility. If you had recognized your feelings for Laura sooner, this situation with Vanessa

to Duefron to resolve the issue with the Smith family in person, understanding that in business, benefits often dictate

intended to offer them a deal to

Edwin then discussed potential offers, aiming for the right

flew to Duefron, where

a meeting with the Smiths, the matter was resolved when Edwin offered a new energy

estimated net profit of ten

next day, the engagement was publicly annulled. Edwin returned to Czanch that

families shared a

stayed abroad, Peter regularly joined

with

looked them over and inquired, “Why didn't Laura come

stepped out, he overheard his mother say, “Edwin, you're back just

he offered a slight

make our guests feel at home.” The Garcias were

the living room, Mark was distributing presents to the younger family members, reserving the largest

up with

2276 “Edwin's gone to get her! Mark, just keep it for her until then.”

first visit, you should also prepare a special gift for her”

She simply agreed.

in to whisper to Mark, “The poor girl seems a bit intimidated by me. I'll probably get her a big gift to help her relax” It could have been the passage of time or the fact that her

prepare the gift

go, his

Peter nudged him.

you not told her yet?”

an hour later, Edwin arrived at the Garcia's

Laura was the only one there, reading by

blazed warmly, and she had just

She smelt divine.

entered, the servants, sensing his relationship with Laura, greeted him

Evans is here! Laura looked up and saw Edwin, his black wool coat

frowned slightly, wondering why he was

beside her, gently smoothing her

and come with me

Laura's heart

he repeated, “Come on.” He asked a

servants, thinking they made a good pair, went

Laura bit her lip.

She then thought of Vanessa, who had been

Vanessa's bold pursuit of Edwin, making her hesitant to

servant brought down the hairdryer, Edwin began to dry Laura's hair while

attempted to move away, but he gently held her in place,

It’s been over 20 hours since I slept. Please, no more arguing for now, okay?” Laura looked

accept it,” he

be easily replaced, it wouldn't be true love. He

dry her hair and then gently

speak, but

with me?” Indeed, he was

about Vanessa,

him and wondered if she could muster