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 mouth

Olivia's face turned a deep red as she stared at him, finally stuttering, “Are you a man or a woman?” Dylan wiped his face, flicking water onto Olivia's with

He chuckled.

looked

to visit, and

off with a towel,

cute and tender, resembling Edwin

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?" Olivia

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

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he planning now?” Sitting beside him, Olivia said,

brightly

was about to

day, the rivals

towel, showing off. Edwin, modestly dressed, looked down at him with a faint

this in a cold winter

me warm!” Edwin's

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

Olivia away, while Dylan watched

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

Edwin was visibly frustrated.

“Olivia!” he exclaimed.

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

go, shaking

up swiftly and dived back

“Was it Vanessa who came over tonight?” Edwin didn’t

blame but with deep contemplation.

sure bear 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 reparation to the Smiths.” Mark expected his son to resist, but

to resolve the issue with

to offer them a

then discussed potential offers,

Edwin flew to

meeting with the Smiths, the matter was resolved when

an estimated net profit of ten billion, satisfied all

the engagement was publicly annulled. Edwin

Evans and Garcia families shared

her children often stayed abroad, Peter regularly joined the Evans family at Evans Gardon for meals,

arrived with his

they were greeted by Cecilia, she looked them over and

he stepped out, he overheard his mother say, “Edwin, you're back just in time. Laura's not

offered a slight

her. Please make our guests feel at home.” The

was distributing presents to the younger

up with a smile.

just keep it for

should also prepare a special gift for her”

She simply agreed.

gift to help her relax” It

upstairs to prepare the gift for

his gaze

Peter nudged him.

her yet?”

the talking.” Half an hour later, Edwin

was the only one there, reading by

she had just

She smelt divine.

the servants, sensing his relationship with Laura, greeted

saw Edwin, his black

frowned slightly, wondering why he

beside her, gently smoothing her damp

come with me

Laura's heart

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

a good

Laura bit her lip.

it look like?" ANGELA'SLIBRARY She then

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

Edwin began

to move away, but he gently held

back from Duefron. It’s been over 20 hours since I slept. Please,

accept it,”

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

her hair and then gently patted her

but Edwin's gaze, weary and sincere, held

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

about Vanessa,

wondered if she could muster the courage to