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

stuttering, “Are you a man or

He chuckled.

Olivia looked down and covered her

you wearing pants?” “Swimming trunks count as pants!” Dylan's parents had come to visit, and they stayed in a hotel. He, preferring to swim daily,

off with a towel,

and tender, resembling Edwin closely, making

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

feel it?" Olivia

baby anymore!” Dylan laughed loudly, his

He looked at

with your brother? What's he planning now?” Sitting beside him, Olivia said, “You like Laura too.” Dylan, stroking his chin, didn't respond but seemed

brightly at

was about to speak,

this cold day, the

his bath towel, showing off. Edwin, modestly dressed, looked down at him with

like this in a cold winter night,

keeps me warm!” Edwin's response was laced

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

Dylan watched them

Dylan and touched his muscular arm and chest, marveling at the

Edwin was visibly frustrated.

“Olivia!” he exclaimed.

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

watched them go, shaking

then stood up swiftly and dived back into the

Vanessa who came over tonight?” Edwin didn’t

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

Vanessa's case, you weren't wrong, but you 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,

issue with

to offer them a deal to settle the

Edwin then discussed potential

day, Edwin flew to Duefron, where Vanessa also

Smiths, the matter was resolved

profit of ten billion, satisfied all

day, the engagement was publicly annulled. Edwin returned to Czanch that

families shared

joined the Evans family at Evans Gardon for meals, continuing the tradition

year, Peter arrived with

looked them over and inquired, “Why didn't Laura come

he overheard his mother say, “Edwin,

offered a slight

I'l go get her. Please make our

distributing presents to the younger family members, reserving

lit up with

her! Mark, just keep it for her until

“Since it's her first visit, you should also prepare a special gift for her” Cecilia

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

to prepare the gift for

go, his gaze soft with

Peter nudged him.

her yet?”

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

was the only one there, reading

she

She smelt divine.

sensing his

Laura looked up and saw Edwin, his black wool coat dusted

frowned slightly, wondering

down beside her, gently smoothing her

come with me for dinner at

2277 Laura's

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

thinking they made a

Laura bit her lip.

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

insecurities were heightened by Vanessa's bold pursuit of Edwin,

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

but he gently held her in place, speaking

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

accept it,” he

mind, if love could be easily replaced, it wouldn't be true love. He had always been certain about his desires and

he continued to dry her hair and then gently patted

but

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

with questions about

with him and wondered if she could muster the courage