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

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

He chuckled.

check?” Olivia looked down and covered

come to visit, and they stayed in a

off with

tender, resembling Edwin closely, making her

get it so big?” Dylan tossed aside his towel and lay on a recliner, covering himself with a bath

feel it?"

Dylan laughed loudly, his teeth shining

2274 He looked at

Olivia said,

blinked brightly at

as Dylan was about to

this cold day, the rivals

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

like this in a cold winter night, Dylan?"

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

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

away, while Dylan watched them leave with a playful

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

Edwin was visibly frustrated.

“Olivia!” he exclaimed.

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

watched them go, shaking his head

up swiftly and dived back into the

“Was it Vanessa who

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

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

to resolve the issue with

them a deal to

discussed potential offers, aiming

day, Edwin flew to Duefron, where Vanessa also

a meeting with the Smiths, the matter was resolved when

project, with an estimated net profit

day, the engagement was

Garcia families

years, while Lina and her children often stayed abroad, Peter regularly joined the Evans family at Evans Gardon for meals, continuing

year, Peter arrived with his wife and son's

by Cecilia, she looked them over and

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

he offered a slight

her. Please make our

room, Mark was distributing presents to the

up with

gone to get her! Mark, just keep it for her until then.” Mark slid his hand into

it's her first visit, you should also prepare

She simply agreed.

get her a big gift to help her relax”

prepare the gift

go, his

Peter nudged him.

you not told her

the kids do the talking.” Half an hour later, Edwin arrived at the Garcia's large villa.

was the only one there,

and she

She smelt divine.

his relationship with Laura,

Laura looked up and saw Edwin, his black wool coat

wondering

her, gently

come with me

Laura's heart

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

servants, thinking they made a good pair, went upstairs

Laura bit her lip.

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

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

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

he gently held

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

accept it,” he

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

dry her hair and then gently

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

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

questions about Vanessa, silently ascended

and wondered if