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

too much! ANGELA'sLIBRARY Olivia's face turned a deep red as she stared at him, finally stuttering, “Are

He chuckled.

Olivia looked down and covered her

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

with a

resembling Edwin

so big?” Dylan tossed aside his towel

feel

not a baby anymore!” Dylan laughed loudly,

He looked

brother? What's he planning now?” Sitting beside him, Olivia said,

blinked brightly at

about to speak,

this cold day,

showing off. Edwin, modestly dressed,

off like this in a cold winter

keeps me

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

Olivia away, while Dylan watched them leave with a

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

Edwin was visibly frustrated.

“Olivia!” he exclaimed.

her brother's arm and they both hurried

go, shaking his head

then stood up swiftly and dived back into

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

contemplation. He then said calmly, “Edwin, I used

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 to resist, but Edwin agreed

to Duefron to resolve the issue with the Smith family in person, understanding that

them a

Edwin then discussed potential offers, aiming for

day, Edwin flew to Duefron, where

the Smiths, the matter was resolved when Edwin

an estimated net profit of

and the next day, the engagement was publicly

and Garcia families

stayed abroad, Peter regularly joined the

with his wife and

greeted by Cecilia, she looked them over and inquired,

say, “Edwin, you're back just

he offered a slight

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

to the younger family members,

up with a

Mark, just keep it for her until then.”

suggested, “Since it's her first visit, you should also prepare

She simply agreed.

big gift to help her

to prepare the gift

go, his gaze soft

Peter nudged him.

not told her yet?” Mark

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

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

blazed warmly, and she had just finished taking

She smelt divine.

his relationship with Laura, greeted him

and saw Edwin, his black wool

slightly, wondering why

down beside her,

me for

2277 Laura's heart

asked a servant to bring a hairdryer, taking on a

a good

Laura bit her lip.

then thought

Vanessa's bold pursuit of Edwin, making her

hairdryer, Edwin began to dry Laura's hair while sitting on

away, but he gently held her in place, speaking

I slept. Please, no more arguing for

don’t accept

In Edwin's mind, if love could be easily replaced, it wouldn't be true

further words, he continued to dry her hair and then gently

to speak, but Edwin's

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

filled with questions about Vanessa, silently ascended the

to be with him and wondered if she could muster the courage to