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 mouth in

much! ANGELA'sLIBRARY Olivia's face turned a deep red as she stared at him, finally stuttering, “Are you a man or a woman?” Dylan wiped his face, flicking water onto Olivia's with

He chuckled.

to check?” Olivia looked

pants?” “Swimming trunks count as pants!” Dylan's parents had come to visit, and they stayed in a hotel. He,

off with

cute and tender, resembling Edwin closely, making her identity

How did you get it so big?” Dylan tossed aside his towel and lay on a recliner, covering himself with a bath towel. He patted

to feel

baby anymore!” Dylan laughed loudly, his teeth shining in

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planning now?” Sitting beside him, Olivia said, “You like Laura too.” Dylan, stroking his chin, didn't respond but seemed deep

brightly

was about to speak, Edwin

day, the rivals

bath towel, showing off. Edwin, modestly dressed, looked down

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

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

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

away, while Dylan watched them leave with a

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.

her brief touch, Olivia quickly grabbed her brother's arm

watched them go, shaking

swiftly and dived back into the

Mark asked, “Was it Vanessa who came over

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

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

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

to offer them a deal to

potential offers,

flew to Duefron, where Vanessa

the matter was resolved when Edwin offered a new energy

profit of ten billion, satisfied all

next day, the engagement was publicly annulled.

Evans and Garcia families shared a

regularly joined

year, Peter arrived with his wife

were greeted by Cecilia, she looked them over and inquired,

he stepped out, he overheard his mother say, “Edwin, you're back just in

he offered a

make our guests feel at home.” The Garcias

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

up with a

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

wife, he suggested, “Since it's her first visit, you should also prepare a special gift for

She simply agreed.

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

prepare the gift for

go, his

Peter nudged him.

told her yet?” Mark spoke

kids do the talking.” Half an hour later, Edwin arrived at the

the only one

she had just finished

She smelt divine.

servants, sensing his relationship with Laura, greeted him

here! Laura looked up and saw Edwin,

frowned slightly, wondering why

beside her, gently

with me for dinner at

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a servant to bring a hairdryer, taking on

servants, thinking they made a good pair, went upstairs

Laura bit her lip.

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

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

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

away, but he gently

hours since I slept. Please, no more arguing for now, okay?” Laura looked down, beginning

accept it,”

easily replaced, it wouldn't be true love. He had always been certain about his desires

he continued to dry her hair and then

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

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

filled with questions about Vanessa,

with him and wondered if she could muster the