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

“Are you a man or

He chuckled.

Olivia looked down and covered

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

with a towel,

was cute and tender, resembling Edwin

her fingers, softly asking, “Is that real or fake? How did you get it so big?” Dylan tossed aside his towel and lay on

feel it?" Olivia

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

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

blinked brightly at

about to

this cold day, the rivals

showing off. Edwin, modestly dressed, looked down at

off like this in a cold winter night,

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

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

while Dylan watched

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

Edwin was visibly frustrated.

“Olivia!” he exclaimed.

quickly grabbed her brother's arm and they both hurried

them go, shaking his head

then stood up swiftly and dived back

who came over tonight?”

deep contemplation. He then

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

planned to return to Duefron to resolve the issue with

a

and Edwin then discussed potential offers,

day, Edwin flew to Duefron, where Vanessa

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

an estimated net profit

pleased, and the next day, the engagement was publicly annulled. Edwin

Evans and Garcia families shared a

years, while Lina and her children often stayed abroad, Peter regularly joined

Peter arrived with his

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

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

he offered

make our guests feel at home.” The Garcias were

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

up with a

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

first visit, you should also prepare a

She simply agreed.

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

prepare

her go, his

Peter nudged him.

told her yet?” Mark spoke

do the talking.” Half an hour later,

Laura was the only one there, reading by

and she

She smelt divine.

sensing his

and saw Edwin, his black wool coat dusted

slightly, wondering why

her, gently smoothing her

come with me for dinner at my

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

servants, thinking they made a good pair,

Laura bit her lip.

then thought of Vanessa, who had been in Czanch and

pursuit of Edwin, making her hesitant to join his family

brought down the hairdryer, Edwin began to

he gently held her in place,

come back from Duefron. It’s been over 20 hours since I slept. Please, no more arguing for now, okay?”

don’t accept

be easily replaced, it wouldn't be true love. He had always

words, he continued to dry her hair and then

clothes.” Laura wanted to speak, but

with me?” Indeed,

with questions about Vanessa,

want to be with him and wondered if she could