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

him, finally stuttering, “Are you a man or a woman?” Dylan wiped his face, flicking

He chuckled.

Olivia looked

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

Dylan dried off with a towel,

and tender, resembling

How did you get it so big?” Dylan tossed aside his towel and lay on a

to feel it?"

baby anymore!” Dylan laughed loudly, his teeth shining

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

blinked brightly

to speak, Edwin approached,

cold day, the

modestly dressed, looked down at

showing off like this in a cold winter night,

keeps me warm!” Edwin's response was laced

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

led Olivia away, while Dylan watched them leave with a playful

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

Edwin was visibly frustrated.

“Olivia!” he exclaimed.

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

shaking his

then stood up swiftly and dived back into

it Vanessa who came over tonight?” Edwin

at him, not with blame but with deep contemplation. He then said calmly, “Edwin, I

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

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

them a deal to settle the

Edwin then discussed potential offers, aiming for the

to

meeting with the Smiths, the matter was resolved

estimated net profit of

was pleased, and the next day, the engagement was

and Garcia families

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

Peter arrived with his wife

them over and inquired, “Why didn't

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. Could you go

offered a slight

Please make our guests feel at home.”

In the living room, Mark was distributing presents to the younger family members, reserving the largest and most impressive

face lit up with a

just keep it for her until then.” Mark

it's her first visit, you should also prepare a special gift for her” Cecilia didn't

She simply agreed.

I should 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

upstairs to prepare the gift for

watched her go, his gaze soft

Peter nudged him.

her yet?” Mark

talking.” Half an hour later, Edwin arrived at the Garcia's

from the servants, Laura was the only one

fire blazed warmly, and she

She smelt divine.

his

saw Edwin, his

slightly, wondering

down beside her, gently smoothing her

me for dinner at my

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

thinking they made a

Laura bit her lip.

look like?" ANGELA'SLIBRARY She then thought of Vanessa,

of Edwin, making

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

but he gently held her in

Please, no more arguing

accept it,” he

mind, if love could be easily replaced, it wouldn't be true love. He

words, he continued to dry her hair and then gently

speak, but Edwin's gaze, weary and sincere, held her.

Indeed, he

with questions about Vanessa, silently

did want to be with him and wondered if she