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 her

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

He chuckled.

check?” Olivia looked down and

parents had come to visit,

dried off with

cute and tender, resembling

you get it so big?” Dylan tossed aside his towel

feel it?" Olivia

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

2274 He looked at

said, “You like Laura

blinked brightly at

to speak, Edwin approached,

cold day,

Edwin, modestly

cold, showing off like this in

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

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

Dylan watched them leave with a playful

muscular arm

Edwin was visibly frustrated.

“Olivia!” he exclaimed.

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

go, shaking his head with

up swiftly and dived back

who came over tonight?” Edwin didn’t deny

with blame but with deep contemplation. He then said calmly, “Edwin, I used to be

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

the issue with the Smith family in person, understanding

offer them a deal to

Edwin then discussed potential offers, aiming for the right

day, Edwin flew to

matter was resolved when Edwin

with an estimated net profit of ten billion, satisfied all

next day, the engagement was publicly annulled. Edwin returned to

and Garcia families shared a

stayed abroad, Peter regularly joined the Evans

Peter arrived with his wife and son's

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

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

offered a

I'l go get her. Please make our guests feel at

living room, Mark was distributing presents to the younger family members, reserving the largest and most impressive one for

lit up with

“Edwin's gone to get her! Mark, just keep it for her until then.” Mark slid his hand into

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

She simply agreed.

also get Laura something.” She leaned in to whisper to Mark, “The poor girl seems a bit intimidated by me. I'll 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

upstairs to prepare the gift for

her go, his gaze soft with

Peter nudged him.

you not told her yet?” Mark

talking.” Half an hour later, Edwin arrived

was the only one there, reading by

and she had just

She smelt divine.

servants, sensing his relationship with Laura, greeted him

here! Laura looked up and saw Edwin, his black wool

slightly, wondering why

knelt down beside her, gently smoothing her damp

and come with me for dinner at my parents’

Laura's heart

He asked a servant to bring a

thinking they made a good pair,

Laura bit her lip.

ANGELA'SLIBRARY She then thought of

heightened by Vanessa's bold pursuit of Edwin,

servant brought down the hairdryer, Edwin began

he

come back from Duefron. It’s been over 20 hours since I slept. Please,

accept it,”

easily replaced, it wouldn't

words, he continued to dry her

wanted to speak, but Edwin's gaze, weary

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

about Vanessa, silently ascended the

him and wondered if she could muster the courage