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

too much! ANGELA'sLIBRARY Olivia's face turned a deep red as she stared at him, finally stuttering, “Are you a man or

He chuckled.

check?” Olivia looked

pants?” “Swimming trunks count as pants!” Dylan's parents had come to visit, and they

with a

tender, resembling Edwin closely, making her

Dylan tossed aside his towel and lay on a recliner, covering himself with a bath towel. He patted the

to feel it?"

not a baby anymore!” Dylan laughed

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said, “You like Laura too.” Dylan, stroking his chin, didn't

blinked brightly

Dylan was about to

day,

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

off like this in a cold winter night, Dylan?" Dylan

also here, keeps me

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 leave with a playful

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

Edwin was visibly frustrated.

“Olivia!” he exclaimed.

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

shaking his head

up swiftly and dived back

“Was it Vanessa who

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

important to let go. In 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

Edwin planned to return to Duefron to resolve the issue with the Smith

offer them a deal to

Edwin then discussed potential offers, aiming

following day, Edwin flew to

with the Smiths, the matter was

net profit of ten

pleased, and the next day, the engagement was

families shared a

abroad, Peter regularly joined the Evans family at Evans Gardon for

arrived with his wife and

they were greeted by Cecilia, she looked them over and inquired, “Why didn't Laura come

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

offered a slight

our guests feel

the living room, Mark was distributing presents to the younger

up with a smile.

get her! Mark, just keep it for

visit, you should also prepare a special gift for her” Cecilia didn't give much

She simply agreed.

also 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

prepare the gift

watched her go, his gaze

Peter nudged him.

you not told her yet?” Mark

let the kids do the talking.” Half an hour

the

and she had just finished taking a

She smelt divine.

servants, sensing his relationship with Laura,

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

frowned slightly, wondering

down beside her, gently smoothing her damp

your hair and come with me for

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on.” He asked a servant to bring

a good pair, went upstairs

Laura bit her lip.

She then thought of Vanessa, who had been in

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

brought down the hairdryer, Edwin began to

he

just come back from Duefron. It’s been over 20 hours since I slept. Please, no

don’t accept it,” he

easily replaced, it wouldn't be true love. He had

he continued to dry her hair and then gently patted her

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

with me?” Indeed, he was visibly exhausted,

with questions about Vanessa,

wondered if she could muster the courage