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.

was open her

was too much! ANGELA'sLIBRARY Olivia's face turned a deep red as she stared at him, finally stuttering, “Are

He chuckled.

to check?” Olivia looked down and covered her

come to visit, and they stayed in a hotel. He, preferring to swim daily, stayed at the Garcia

off with

and tender, resembling Edwin closely, making

peeked through her fingers, softly asking, “Is that real or fake? 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 the spot beside

to feel it?"

way! I'm not a baby anymore!” Dylan

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

blinked brightly

about to speak, Edwin approached, surprising

this cold day, the

off. Edwin, modestly dressed, looked down

off like this in a cold winter night,

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

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

and touched his muscular arm and chest, marveling at the firmness, reminiscent of velvet wrapped around

Edwin was visibly frustrated.

“Olivia!” he exclaimed.

brief touch, Olivia quickly grabbed her brother's

go, shaking his

then stood up swiftly and

who came over tonight?” Edwin didn’t deny

not with blame but with deep contemplation. He then said

aged, I've learned that sometimes it’s also important to 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

resolve the issue with the

them a deal to

discussed potential offers, aiming

following day, Edwin flew to Duefron, where Vanessa

the Smiths, the matter was resolved when Edwin offered a

project, with an estimated net profit of ten billion, satisfied

the next day, the engagement was publicly

families shared

stayed abroad, Peter regularly joined the Evans family at Evans Gardon for meals, continuing the tradition this

year, Peter arrived with his

by Cecilia, 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

offered

our guests

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

up with a smile.

“Edwin's gone to get her! Mark, just keep it for her

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

She simply agreed.

big gift to help her

upstairs to prepare the gift for

go, his gaze soft

Peter nudged him.

you not told her yet?”

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

was the only one there,

and she had

She smelt divine.

sensing his relationship with Laura, greeted him

up and saw Edwin, his black wool coat

slightly, wondering why

her, gently smoothing

with me

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a servant to bring a hairdryer, taking

made a good pair,

Laura bit her lip.

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

Edwin, making

the hairdryer, Edwin began to dry Laura's hair

but he gently held her in place,

over 20 hours since I slept. Please, no more arguing

accept it,” he

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

to dry her hair and then gently patted

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

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

about Vanessa, silently ascended the

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