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.

she could do was open her

finally stuttering, “Are you a man or a woman?” Dylan wiped his face, flicking

He chuckled.

check?” Olivia looked down and

come to visit, and they stayed in a hotel. He, preferring to swim daily,

dried off with a

resembling Edwin closely, making

fake? How did you get it so big?” Dylan tossed aside his towel and lay on a recliner, covering himself with a bath towel.

feel it?" Olivia

a baby anymore!” Dylan laughed

He

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

brightly

to speak,

day, the

off. Edwin, modestly dressed, looked down at him with a faint

this in a cold

also here, keeps me warm!” Edwin's

and Edwin's expression darkened. Dylan smirked to himself, enjoying his momentary advantage, yet admiring Edwin's

while Dylan watched them leave with a playful

resist, ran back to Dylan and touched his muscular arm and chest, marveling at the firmness, reminiscent of velvet wrapped around

Edwin was visibly frustrated.

“Olivia!” he exclaimed.

grabbed her brother's

watched them go, shaking his head

stood up swiftly and dived back into

who came

with deep contemplation. He then said calmly, “Edwin, I used to be uncompromising just

also important to let go. In Vanessa's case, you weren't wrong, but you sure bear some responsibility. If you had recognized your feelings for Laura

to resolve the issue

them a

potential offers, aiming for the

flew to Duefron, where Vanessa also

was resolved when

net profit of ten billion,

father was pleased, and the next day, the engagement

and Garcia families

while Lina and her children often stayed abroad, Peter regularly joined the Evans

arrived with

over and inquired, “Why didn't Laura come along?”

commented, “It's not right to leave her out.” At that moment, Edwin's car pulled in. As he stepped out, he overheard his mother say, “Edwin, you're back just in time. Laura's not here. Could

he offered

Please make our guests feel at home.” The Garcias

living room, Mark was distributing presents to the younger family

up with a smile.

gone to get her! Mark, just keep it for her until

visit, you should also prepare a special gift for her” Cecilia didn't give much thought to Mark's

She simply agreed.

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 children were now grown, but the events of the past didn't

to prepare the gift

his gaze soft

Peter nudged him.

told her yet?” Mark spoke

an hour later, Edwin arrived at the

the only one there,

and she

She smelt divine.

servants, sensing his relationship with Laura, greeted

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

slightly, wondering why he was

her, gently smoothing

your hair and come with me for dinner at my parents’

2277 Laura's heart

on.” He asked a servant to bring

servants, thinking they made a good pair, went

Laura bit her lip.

She then thought of Vanessa, who had been in Czanch and

Edwin, making her hesitant to

down the hairdryer, Edwin began to

away, but he gently held her in

from Duefron. It’s been over 20 hours since I slept. Please, no more

don’t accept

like each other. Why can’t we be together?” In Edwin's mind, if love could be easily replaced, it wouldn't be true love. He had always been certain about his desires

to dry her

change your clothes.” Laura wanted to speak, but

to be with me?” Indeed, he was

questions about Vanessa, silently

be with him and wondered if she