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

“Are you a man or a woman?” Dylan wiped his face, flicking water onto Olivia's with

He chuckled.

check?” Olivia looked down and covered her

as pants!” Dylan's parents had come to visit, and they stayed in a hotel. He, preferring to swim daily, stayed

Dylan dried off with a towel, watching

cute and tender, resembling Edwin closely, making her

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

to feel it?"

Dylan laughed

2274 He looked

he planning now?” Sitting beside him, Olivia said, “You like Laura too.” Dylan, stroking his chin,

blinked brightly at

as Dylan was about to speak,

day, the

off. Edwin, modestly

this in

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

Dylan retorted, and Edwin's expression darkened. Dylan smirked

watched them leave with

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

Edwin was visibly frustrated.

“Olivia!” he exclaimed.

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

shaking

and dived

who came over tonight?”

not with blame but with deep contemplation. He then

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

Edwin planned to return to Duefron to resolve the issue with the Smith family in person, understanding that in business, benefits

to offer them a deal

potential offers, aiming for

following day, Edwin flew to Duefron, where Vanessa

the matter was resolved

estimated net profit

day, the engagement was publicly annulled. Edwin returned

families shared

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

arrived with his wife and

Cecilia, she looked them over and inquired, “Why

“Edwin, you're back just in time. Laura's not here. Could you go and bring her for dinner?” Edwin's expression was unreadable, a subtle

offered a slight

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

room, Mark was distributing presents to

lit up with a

2276 “Edwin's gone to get her! Mark, just keep it for her until then.” Mark slid his hand

should also prepare a special

She simply agreed.

get Laura something.” She leaned in to whisper to Mark, “The poor girl 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 to bother her as

upstairs to prepare the gift for

watched her go, his gaze

Peter nudged him.

her

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

Laura was the only

warmly, and she had just finished taking a

She smelt divine.

sensing his

up and saw Edwin, his black wool coat dusted

frowned slightly, wondering why

down beside her, gently smoothing

your hair and come with me for dinner at my

Laura's

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

made a

Laura bit her lip.

ANGELA'SLIBRARY She then thought of Vanessa, who had

heightened by Vanessa's bold pursuit of Edwin, making her

Edwin began

attempted to move away, but he

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

accept it,” he

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

continued to dry her hair and then gently

Laura wanted to speak, but Edwin's gaze, weary and sincere, held

Indeed, he was visibly exhausted,

filled with questions about Vanessa,

with him and wondered if she could