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.

could do was open her

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

He chuckled.

check?” Olivia looked down and covered her

pants?” “Swimming trunks count as pants!” Dylan's parents had come to visit, and they stayed

with a

was cute and tender, resembling Edwin closely, making her identity

it so big?” Dylan tossed

to feel it?"

a baby anymore!” Dylan laughed

2274 He looked

come with your 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

cold day, the

Edwin, modestly dressed, looked down at him with a

cold, showing off like this in a

also here, keeps me warm!” Edwin's response was laced

and Edwin's expression darkened. Dylan smirked to himself, enjoying his

while Dylan watched them leave

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

Edwin was visibly frustrated.

“Olivia!” he exclaimed.

touch, Olivia quickly grabbed her brother's arm and they

go, shaking his

up swiftly and dived back into

asked, “Was it Vanessa who came over tonight?” Edwin didn’t

2275 Mark looked at him, not with blame but with deep contemplation. He then said calmly, “Edwin, I

you sure bear some responsibility. If you had recognized your feelings for Laura sooner, this

same.” Edwin planned to return to Duefron to resolve the issue with the Smith family in person, understanding that in business,

them a deal to settle

and Edwin then discussed potential offers, aiming for

Edwin flew to Duefron, where

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

estimated net profit of ten billion, satisfied

father was pleased, and the next day, the engagement was

and Garcia families shared a

regularly joined the

Peter arrived with his wife and

Cecilia, she looked them over and inquired, “Why didn't

he stepped out, he overheard his mother say, “Edwin, you're back just in time. Laura's not here. Could you go and bring her for dinner?” Edwin's expression was unreadable, a subtle

offered

Please make our guests feel

living room, Mark was distributing presents to the

up with

Mark, just keep it for her until then.” Mark slid his hand into his

her first visit, you should also prepare a special gift

She simply agreed.

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 seem to bother her as much as

prepare the

watched her go, his

Peter nudged him.

not told her yet?”

the kids do the talking.” Half an hour later, Edwin arrived at the

Laura was the

she had just finished taking

She smelt divine.

entered, the servants, sensing his relationship with Laura,

here! Laura looked up and saw Edwin, his black

wondering why

knelt down beside her, gently smoothing

with me for dinner at

Laura's heart

him, until he repeated, “Come on.” He asked a servant to bring

servants, thinking they made a good

Laura bit her lip.

like?" ANGELA'SLIBRARY She then thought

of Edwin, making her hesitant to

began to dry Laura's hair while sitting on

attempted to move away, but he gently held her in

Please,

don’t accept it,” he

In Edwin's mind, if love could be easily replaced, it wouldn't be true love. He had always been certain about his desires

her hair and then gently patted her

Laura wanted to speak, but Edwin's

not want to be with me?” Indeed, he was visibly exhausted, not having slept for

questions about Vanessa, silently

wondered if she could