Chapter 2281 “Here's your gift” she said.

Laura was taken aback, her eyes welling up slightly.

Mark, too, presented her with a gift, smiling.

“Aren't you going to accept Cecilia's gift?” Laura hesitated, her emotions evident.

She felt uneasy, unsure about her place in the house and whether she was genuinely welcome. She could tell that Cecilia had sensed something but she still chose to offer her a gift.

As she reached out to take it, Edwin's hand was quicker.

“Laura doesn't have pockets. I'l hold it for her,” he said, almost making a statement with his action.

The room fell silent.

This gesture was almost like an official announcement, subtle yet clear.

All eyes turned to Cecilia.

Edwin, knowing he was pushing boundaries, waited for his mother’s response. He was determined to be with Laura, regardless of her opinion.

Cecilia's expression shifted subtly.

Angela's Library She was affected by the situation.

Her son was with the daughter of someone she hated.

Edwin sought her approval.

Cecilia pondered. She knew she wouldn't stand in their way.

Edwin had to live his own life, and she couldn't prevent them from being together just because of her own resentment towards the poor girl's mother. That would not only keep Laura from the Evans family but also distance Edwin.

Her emotions were mixed and hard to articulate.

After a moment, Cecilia removed a jade bracelet from her wrist and handed it to Edwin.

“Put this on Laura,” she said.

Edwin, overcome with emotion, could hardly speak.

Cecilia remained silent.

Her love for Edwin was profound, shaped by their past hardships.

Chapter 2282 She had always wanted to make amends.

Laura was Cathy's daughter, but if being with her made Edwin happy, Cecilia was prepared to accept it.

However, she needed time to process this.

Eventually, Edwin handed the bracelet to Laura, who now had a look of bewilderment.

Laura felt tears welling up.

She whispered, “Thank you, Mrs. Evans.” Cecilia responded with a faint smile.

Under the table, Mark quietly took Cecilia's hand, holding it tightly.

Angela's Library They observed Edwin slipping the bracelet on Laura's wrist. The bracelet was a sentimental piece from Zoey, who would have been so pleased knowing Edwin had found someone special.

Mark suggested bringing out some Liquor.

Cecilia expressed her concern, but Mark reassured her, “I'll drink too much.” The Garcia family, tense throughout, relaxed only when the drinks arrived and Peter and Mark clinked glasses.

As the adults enjoyed their drinks, the younger ones grew restless.

Olivia soon pulled Laura outside to watch the firework show, urging the housekeeper to bring out more.

Outside, amidst the fireworks, Laura felt someone embrace her from behind.

She turned to find Edwin, slightly flushed from the alcohol, looking particularly handsome.

Laura asked softly, “Why didn’t you put on a coat?” Edwin simply smiled.

“I'm not cold.” He lit a cigarette, and then moved to light more fireworks, sparks flying close to them.

Laura, naturally timid, stepped back.

Edwin embraced her, allowing her face to peek out and watch the fireworks.

Olivia, lively as ever, ran around them with a sparkler.

Edwin soon had her join them, holding both girls in his arms.

Chapter 2283 Olivia, without any hint of jealousy, asked Laura for a gift.

Laura, unprepared, was offered help by Edwin, who suggested she checked his pocket. As Laura reached in, Edwin looked down at her with a smile, brushing her hair back and giving her a light kiss.

Laura's cheeks flushed pink.

Olivia, always playful, soon ran off.

Under a wisteria tree, Edwin kissed Laura passionately, his breathing heavy.

didn't dare move,

whispered to Laura, suggesting they find a

was inappropriate on her first formal visit to his house, hesitated to be intimate with

and

close, allowing her some space while maintaining

evoked a

it feels Like." Their last intimate moment had been nearly six months ago, and Edwin, being a normal man,

it was too soon to make such

now comfortably a part of the Garcia family, dropped

Mark lingered in the living

bath, sat thoughtfully at her

approached, embracing her shoulders, offering silent

musing, “They've been together for a while, haven't they? Did they break up before, fearing my anger?” Mark openly shared all the details

emotions

sensing her potential distress, gently comforted her, “The kids have been headstrong. I apologize, Cecilia.” Cecilia leaned into his embrace, reflecting for a

youth too. If I hadn't been, our paths might never have crossed. If I condemn them now, I'd be denying my own past. It

Cecilia saw no reason to hold the poor girl

a serene bubble amidst the city’s vibrant fireworks

their quiet world, Mark held his wife close, a comforting

Cecilia's soft voice

you don't need to do this.

with their happiness... I've grown wiser over the

with him, knowing his

together, Mark pondered the future, relieved that their well-raised son, Edwin,

year’s end marking one less year together, making their time

energy, interrupted their

we set off more fireworks?” she asked,

gently stroked Olivia's

to help

Olivia pouted.

under the blankets!" Mark, adoring

Cecilia hesitated, but Mark led her downstairs

erupted with fireworks, and Olivia's excitement was

Cecilia, who still radiated

New Year's Eve at Fortune Square in Duefron

her, and she was just

Cecilia, gently drawing her into his embrace.

Edwin drove Laura home, following Bodhi's car

her in

her for a

Laura was deeply moved.

surreal, yet she remained composed, murmuring, “That night... it wasn't

unbuckled his seatbelt and leaned in, speaking

anyways.” Laura's cheeks

laughed softly, releasing

no, and truthfully, she didn’t want to. They both stepped out of the

her, and

taking care of this girl for Mark would lead to

turn of events! Sitting comfortably, Peter

time for love later!”

chess, he casually inquired, “When did you

numerous questions regarding their relationship, Laura, a bit restless, soon excused herself upstairs. Penney observed

just shy!” Edwin's eyes

his hand, “Concentrate!” Edwin refocused and played the game until midnight when Peter finally

not to go

Peter,” before taking his coat and heading

Angela's Library Lina responded, “You're the one who let this happen!” Peter

Peter embraced her.

leave the youngsters alone.”

and was now lounging on the sofa,

scene

hung his coat and hugged her from behind, kissing her neck

Laura turned to him.

Edwin

“I'm staying tonight”

2287 Laura suggested

unabashed, quipped, “Your father said I should stay. So, where should I sleep? With you or on the sofa?”

hesitated, and then said, “The sofa is yours tonight.” Edwin chuckled

that case.”

of pure joy. In his life, filled with business and studies,

a new

soon relaxed. Edwin, with a playful tone, said, “Our little Laura is a year older today! Ah, your gift!” He produced

him, “What do you mean ‘Little Laura? I'm actually a

a delicate gold locket, beautifully

whispering, “I picked it out in Duefron just for you.” Laura

to ask about their future,

could

first time together had been a

Edwin... he had been

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