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

a deep red as she stared at him, finally stuttering, “Are you a

He chuckled.

looked down and covered her

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

dried off with a towel, watching

and tender, resembling

Dylan tossed aside his towel and lay on a

to feel it?"

a baby anymore!” Dylan

He looked at

Olivia said, “You like Laura too.”

blinked brightly

to speak,

day,

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

like this in a cold winter night,

Laura, who's also here, keeps me

forever, and it still wouldn't change anything!” Unperturbed, Dylan retorted, and Edwin's expression

watched them leave

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

Edwin was visibly frustrated.

“Olivia!” he exclaimed.

brief touch, Olivia quickly grabbed her

watched them go, shaking his head

and

asked, “Was it Vanessa who came over tonight?”

deep contemplation. He then said

sometimes it’s 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 sooner, this situation with Vanessa wouldn't have occurred. You need to offer some form of reparation to the Smiths.” Mark expected his son

Edwin planned to return to Duefron to resolve the issue with the Smith family in

them a deal

discussed potential offers, aiming for the

following day, Edwin flew to

the matter was resolved when Edwin

estimated net profit of ten

pleased, and the next day, the engagement was

and Garcia families

years, while Lina and her children often stayed abroad, Peter regularly joined the Evans family at Evans Gardon for meals,

year, Peter arrived with his wife and

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

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

offered a

Please make our guests feel at home.” The Garcias

was distributing presents to the

face lit up

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

around his wife, he suggested, “Since it's her first visit, you should also

She simply agreed.

by me. I'll probably get her a big gift to help her

to prepare the gift

go, his gaze soft

Peter nudged him.

you not told her yet?” Mark

Half an hour later, Edwin arrived at the Garcia's

servants, Laura was the only one there,

and she had just finished

She smelt divine.

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

saw Edwin, his black wool

slightly, wondering why

beside her, gently smoothing her damp

come with me for dinner at my parents’

2277 Laura's

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

servants, thinking they made a good pair, went

Laura bit her lip.

then thought of

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

Edwin began to dry Laura's

attempted to move away, but he gently

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 had always been certain about his desires and never regretted his

her hair and then gently patted

Laura wanted to speak, but Edwin's gaze, weary and sincere, held

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

with questions about Vanessa, silently ascended the

with him and wondered if she could muster the courage to fight for