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 her mouth

stared at him, finally stuttering, “Are you a

He chuckled.

to check?” Olivia looked down and

to visit, and they stayed in a hotel. He, preferring to swim daily,

dried off with a towel,

and tender, resembling

“Is that real or fake? How did you get it so big?” Dylan tossed aside

to feel it?"

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

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brother? What's he planning now?” Sitting beside him, Olivia said, “You like Laura too.” Dylan, stroking his chin, didn't respond

brightly at

Dylan was about to speak, Edwin approached,

this cold day, the rivals

showing off. Edwin, modestly dressed, looked down at him with

this in a cold

me warm!” Edwin's

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

away, while Dylan watched them

and touched his muscular arm

Edwin was visibly frustrated.

“Olivia!” he exclaimed.

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

them go, shaking

up swiftly and

“Was it Vanessa who came over

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

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

Duefron to resolve the issue with the

to offer them a deal to settle the

potential offers, aiming for

day, Edwin flew to Duefron, where

a meeting with the Smiths, the matter was

project, with an estimated net profit of

next day, the engagement was

families

joined the

year, Peter arrived with his wife and

she looked them over and inquired, “Why didn't Laura come

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

offered

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

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

up with a smile.

Mark, just keep it for her

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

She simply agreed.

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 to bother her

prepare the

his

Peter nudged him.

not told her yet?” Mark spoke

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

from the servants, Laura was the only one there, reading by

warmly, and she had just finished taking

She smelt divine.

his relationship with

here! Laura looked up and saw Edwin, his black

slightly, wondering why he

down beside her, gently smoothing her damp

with me for

Laura's

“Come on.” He asked a servant to bring a hairdryer,

servants, thinking they made a good pair, went upstairs

Laura bit her lip.

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

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

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

move away, but he gently

Please, no more arguing for

accept

can’t we be together?” In Edwin's mind, if love could be easily replaced, it wouldn't be

he continued to dry her hair and then gently patted her

but Edwin's gaze, weary and

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

with questions about

be with him and wondered if she could muster