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

Olivia's face turned a deep red as she stared at him, finally stuttering, “Are you a man or

He chuckled.

Olivia looked down and

pants!” Dylan's parents had come to visit, and they stayed in a hotel. He, preferring to swim daily, stayed at

with a towel, watching

tender, resembling Edwin closely, making her

it so big?” Dylan tossed

feel it?"

baby anymore!” Dylan laughed loudly, his teeth

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with your brother? What's he planning now?” Sitting beside him, Olivia said, “You like Laura too.” Dylan, stroking his chin,

blinked brightly at

about to speak,

cold day, the

Edwin, modestly dressed, looked down at him with a faint

like this in a cold winter

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

and Edwin's expression darkened.

watched them leave with

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

Edwin was visibly frustrated.

“Olivia!” he exclaimed.

quickly grabbed her brother's arm and they both hurried

shaking

then stood up swiftly and dived back into

it Vanessa who came over

Mark looked at him, not with blame but with deep contemplation. He then said calmly, “Edwin, I used to be

some responsibility. If you had recognized your feelings for Laura sooner, this situation with

thinking the same.” Edwin planned to return to Duefron to resolve the issue with the Smith family in person, understanding that in

intended to offer them a

then discussed potential offers,

following day, Edwin flew to Duefron, where Vanessa

matter was resolved

net profit

the engagement was publicly annulled. Edwin returned to Czanch

Evans and Garcia families

joined

with his wife and

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

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 her for dinner?” Edwin's expression was unreadable, a subtle tension

offered a

Please make our guests feel at home.” The Garcias

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

up with a

to get her! Mark, just keep it for her until then.”

should also prepare a special gift for her” Cecilia didn't

She simply agreed.

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

headed upstairs to prepare the gift for

her go, his gaze

Peter nudged him.

not told her yet?” Mark

Half an hour later, Edwin

servants, Laura was the only one there,

warmly, and she had

She smelt divine.

the servants, sensing his relationship with

looked up and saw Edwin, his black

wondering why he was

beside her, gently smoothing her damp

hair and come with me for dinner

Laura's heart

“Come on.” He asked a servant

a good

Laura bit her lip.

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

insecurities were heightened by Vanessa's bold pursuit of Edwin, making her hesitant to join his family for

began to dry Laura's hair while sitting

away, but he gently

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

accept it,”

Edwin's mind, if love could be easily replaced,

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

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

with me?” Indeed,

with questions about

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