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 in

a deep red as she stared at him, finally stuttering, “Are you a man

He chuckled.

Olivia looked down and covered her

come to visit,

with

was cute and tender, resembling Edwin closely, making

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

feel

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

He looked

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

brightly at

about to speak, Edwin

cold day, the

his bath towel, showing off. Edwin, modestly dressed,

cold, showing off like this in a cold winter night,

me warm!” Edwin's response

stay forever, 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 Edwin's sister.

while Dylan watched them

back to Dylan and touched his muscular arm and chest, marveling

Edwin was visibly frustrated.

“Olivia!” he exclaimed.

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

go, shaking

and dived

it Vanessa who came

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

recognized your feelings for Laura sooner, this

the issue with the Smith family in person, understanding that in business, benefits often

to offer them a deal to settle

and Edwin then discussed potential offers, aiming for

to Duefron, where Vanessa

a meeting with the Smiths, the matter was

net profit of ten billion, satisfied all

pleased, and the next day, the engagement was publicly annulled. Edwin

and Garcia families

Peter regularly joined the

arrived with his

greeted by Cecilia, she looked them over and inquired, “Why didn't

leave her out.” 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.

offered a

get her. Please make our guests

distributing presents to the younger

up with a

to get her! Mark, just keep it for her until then.” Mark

around his wife, he suggested, “Since it's her first visit, you should also prepare

She simply agreed.

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

upstairs to prepare the gift for

his gaze

Peter nudged him.

you not told her yet?” Mark spoke

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

was the only one there, reading by the

fire blazed warmly, and she

She smelt divine.

Edwin entered, the servants, sensing his relationship with Laura,

up and saw Edwin,

wondering why he was

beside her, gently smoothing

hair and come with me

Laura's

until he repeated, “Come on.” He asked a servant to

a

Laura bit her lip.

it look like?" ANGELA'SLIBRARY She then thought of

pursuit of Edwin, making her

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

away, but he gently held

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

don’t accept it,” he

replaced, it wouldn't be

her hair and

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

you really not want to be with me?” Indeed, he was visibly exhausted, not having slept for 20

with questions about Vanessa, silently ascended

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