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

ANGELA'sLIBRARY 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

He chuckled.

looked down and covered her

parents had come to visit, and they stayed in a hotel.

dried off with a towel,

tender, resembling Edwin closely, making her

get it so big?” Dylan tossed aside his towel and lay on a recliner, covering himself with a bath towel. He

to feel

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

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beside him, Olivia said, “You like Laura too.” Dylan, stroking

blinked brightly at

Dylan was about to speak, Edwin approached,

this cold day,

modestly dressed, looked down at him

this in a cold

who's also here, keeps me warm!” Edwin's response was laced with

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

led Olivia away, while Dylan watched them leave with

back to Dylan and touched his muscular arm and chest,

Edwin was visibly frustrated.

“Olivia!” he exclaimed.

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

go, shaking his head

and dived back into

preamble, Mark asked, “Was it Vanessa who came over

contemplation. He then said calmly, “Edwin, I used to be

feelings for Laura sooner, this

resolve the issue with the

offer them a

potential offers, aiming

following day, Edwin flew to Duefron,

the matter was resolved when Edwin

profit of ten billion, satisfied all

next day, the engagement was publicly annulled. Edwin returned

Garcia families

children often stayed abroad, Peter regularly joined

arrived with his wife and

and

mother say, “Edwin, you're back just in time. Laura's

offered a slight

our guests

Mark was distributing presents to

lit up with

Mark, just keep it for her until then.” Mark slid his hand into his

“Since it's her first visit, you should also prepare

She simply agreed.

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

upstairs to prepare

her go, his gaze

Peter nudged him.

not told her yet?”

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

Laura was the only one there, reading by the

and she had just finished taking

She smelt divine.

sensing his relationship with

looked up and saw Edwin,

slightly, wondering

down beside her,

and come with me for

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

made a good pair, went upstairs

Laura bit her lip.

want to go. What would it look like?" ANGELA'SLIBRARY She then thought of Vanessa, who had been in Czanch and

heightened by Vanessa's bold pursuit of Edwin, making her hesitant to join his family for

began to dry

attempted to move away, but he gently held her

over 20 hours since I slept. Please, no more arguing for

don’t accept it,”

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

to dry her hair and then gently

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

me?” Indeed, he was visibly exhausted,

about Vanessa, silently

wondered if she could muster the courage to fight