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

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

He chuckled.

check?” Olivia looked down

aren't you wearing pants?” “Swimming trunks count as pants!” Dylan's parents had come to visit, and they stayed in a hotel. He, preferring to swim daily,

off with a towel, watching

and tender, resembling Edwin closely, making her identity

Dylan tossed aside his towel and lay on a recliner,

feel

not a baby anymore!” Dylan laughed loudly, his teeth shining in

2274 He looked

brother? What's he planning now?” Sitting beside him, Olivia said, “You like Laura too.”

blinked brightly

to speak, Edwin

this cold day,

modestly dressed, looked

like this in a cold

keeps me warm!” Edwin's response was laced with

Dylan retorted, and Edwin's expression darkened.

Dylan watched them leave

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

Edwin was visibly frustrated.

“Olivia!” he exclaimed.

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

them go, shaking his head

and

asked, “Was it Vanessa who came over

deep contemplation. He then said calmly, “Edwin,

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 sooner, this situation with Vanessa wouldn't have occurred. You need to offer some form of reparation to the Smiths.”

to Duefron to resolve the issue with the Smith family

them a deal to settle the

and Edwin then discussed potential offers, aiming

flew to Duefron, where Vanessa

was resolved when Edwin offered a new energy

profit of ten billion,

day, the engagement was publicly annulled. Edwin returned to

Evans and Garcia families shared a close

and her children often stayed abroad, Peter regularly joined the Evans family at Evans Gardon for meals, continuing the tradition this

arrived with his wife and

Cecilia, she looked them over and inquired, “Why didn't Laura come along?” Peter

pulled in. As 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

offered

I'l go get her. Please make our guests feel at home.” The Garcias were

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

lit up with a smile.

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

suggested, “Since it's her first visit, you should also prepare a special gift for her” Cecilia

She simply agreed.

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

headed upstairs to prepare the

his

Peter nudged him.

you not told her yet?”

an hour

servants, Laura was the only one there, reading by the

and she

She smelt divine.

servants, sensing his relationship

Laura looked up and saw Edwin, his black wool coat

wondering

down beside her,

with me

Laura's

still, looking at him, until he repeated, “Come on.” He asked a servant to bring a hairdryer, taking on a role that seemed almost

they made a good pair, went

Laura bit her lip.

then thought of Vanessa, who

were heightened by Vanessa's bold pursuit of Edwin, making

brought down the hairdryer, Edwin began to

attempted to move away, but he gently held her

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

don’t accept it,” he

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 and never regretted

continued to dry her

wanted to speak, but Edwin's gaze, weary and

me?” Indeed, he was visibly exhausted, not having slept

questions about Vanessa, silently ascended

did want to be with him and wondered if she