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 open her mouth in

stared at him, finally stuttering, “Are you a man or

He chuckled.

to check?” Olivia looked down and covered

come to visit, and they stayed in a hotel.

with a

resembling Edwin closely, making

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

feel it?"

a baby anymore!” Dylan laughed

2274 He looked at

he planning now?” Sitting beside him, Olivia said, “You like Laura too.” Dylan, stroking his

brightly at

as Dylan was about to

cold day,

showing off. Edwin, modestly

you cold, showing off like this in a cold winter night, Dylan?"

of Laura, who's also here, keeps me warm!” Edwin's

stay forever, and it still wouldn't change anything!” Unperturbed, Dylan retorted, and Edwin's expression darkened. Dylan smirked to himself, enjoying

watched them

arm

Edwin was visibly frustrated.

“Olivia!” he exclaimed.

her brother's arm and they both

go, shaking

swiftly and dived back

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

not with blame but with deep contemplation. He then said calmly, “Edwin, I used

sure bear some responsibility. If you had recognized your feelings for Laura sooner, this situation with Vanessa wouldn't have occurred.

the same.” Edwin planned to return to Duefron to resolve the issue with the

offer them a deal to settle the

discussed potential offers, aiming

day, Edwin flew to Duefron, where

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

project, with an estimated net profit

day, the engagement was publicly annulled.

Evans and Garcia families shared a close

often stayed abroad, Peter regularly joined the Evans family at Evans Gardon for meals, continuing the

Peter arrived with

and inquired,

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 you go and bring

he offered a

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

led them inside. In the living room, Mark was distributing presents to the younger family members, reserving

lit up with a

2276 “Edwin's gone to get her! Mark, just keep it for her until then.” Mark

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

She simply agreed.

to help her

headed upstairs to prepare the gift for

her go, his gaze soft

Peter nudged him.

not told her yet?” Mark spoke

hour

was the only

warmly, and she had just finished taking a

She smelt divine.

sensing his

up and saw Edwin, his

wondering

beside her, gently

your hair and come with me for dinner at

Laura's heart

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

they made a good

Laura bit her lip.

would it look like?" ANGELA'SLIBRARY She then thought of Vanessa, who had been in

pursuit 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 place, speaking

slept. Please, no more arguing for now, okay?”

accept

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

to dry her hair and then gently

change your clothes.” Laura wanted to speak, but Edwin's gaze, weary and

me?” Indeed, he

with questions about Vanessa,

with him and wondered if she could muster the courage to