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.

do was open

as she stared at him, finally stuttering, “Are you a man or a woman?” Dylan wiped his face, flicking

He chuckled.

looked down and

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

Dylan dried off with a towel, watching

was cute and tender, resembling Edwin closely,

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

to feel it?" Olivia

anymore!” Dylan

He

come with your brother? What's he planning now?” Sitting beside him, Olivia said, “You like

blinked brightly

to speak, Edwin

day, the rivals

Edwin, modestly dressed, looked down at him with a

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

keeps me warm!” Edwin's response was laced with

Edwin's expression darkened. Dylan smirked to himself, enjoying his momentary advantage, yet admiring Edwin's sister.

Olivia away, while Dylan watched them leave with a playful

his muscular arm and chest,

Edwin was visibly frustrated.

“Olivia!” he exclaimed.

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

them go, shaking his head

then stood up swiftly and

it Vanessa who came

at him, not with blame but with deep contemplation. He then

you had recognized your feelings for Laura sooner, this situation with Vanessa

resolve the issue with the Smith family in person, understanding that in business,

them a deal

discussed potential offers, aiming for the right

Edwin flew to

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

project, with an estimated net profit

engagement

families shared a

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

with his wife and son's

over and inquired,

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

he offered a

her. Please make our guests feel

inside. In the living room, Mark was distributing presents to the

lit up with

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

visit, you should also

She simply agreed.

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

upstairs to prepare the gift

watched her go, his gaze soft with

Peter nudged him.

you not told her yet?” Mark

hour later, Edwin arrived at the

servants, Laura was the only one

and she had just finished taking a

She smelt divine.

sensing his relationship with Laura, greeted

is here! Laura looked up and saw Edwin, his black wool coat dusted with

slightly, wondering why he was

down beside her, gently smoothing

come with me for dinner at my parents’

2277 Laura's heart

He asked a servant to

servants, thinking they made a good

Laura bit her lip.

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

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

brought down the hairdryer, Edwin began to dry Laura's hair

away, but he

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

accept

Edwin's mind, if love could be easily replaced, it wouldn't be true love. He had always been certain about his desires and never

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

speak, but Edwin's gaze, weary

me?” Indeed, he was visibly exhausted, not having

with questions about

want to be with him and wondered if she could muster