A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

Chapter 2291 He set the sketchbook aside, embracing her again.

“Do you believe in destiny? I used to doubt it, but now, I feel it's fate.” He had tried to escape these feelings, but ultimately, he couldn't.

So he decided to follow his heart and love her forever.

Edwin was grateful to have found his other half at a younger age, unlike his father. They were close in age, allowing them to walk together through life's journey.

He cherished this feeling.

Softly, he asked Laura if she loved him too.

Laura was taken aback.

She hadn't expected Edwin to express such feelings. In their past relationship, such words were never exchanged.

Holding her close, Edwin said, almost in a whisper, “The past is just that, the past. Back then, we were just seeing each other, but now, I want to spend my Life with you seriously. So, tell me. Do you love me, Laura?” He acknowledged his own demanding nature.

The level of emotion he put in, he expected in return.

Nothing less would suffice.

Laura, hesitant to express her feelings openly, toyed with his shirt button, whispering, “I'll tell you on our wedding night” Edwin responded with a deep, passionate kiss...

Yet, that night, he refrained from further physical intimacy.

Laura breathed a sigh of relief but also felt his behavior was unusual, almost like someone experiencing withdrawal.

Edwin playfully pinched her cheek.

“I'm planning a self-drive trip back to Duefron. We could enjoy a leisurely road trip on our way back” Laura's eyes lit up.

“Really? Is Olivia joining us?” Given that Olivia would soon be going to Duefron for college, Laura's question was natural.

Edwin chuckled softly near her ear.

“If Olivia's coming along, should we book two rooms or three?”

Chapter 2292 She rested on her side, her head nestled into a snow-white pillow.

Edwin's warmth enveloped her from behind.

She sensed his longing for her, yet she lacked the courage for such intimacy in his home. As the night deepened, his warmth intensified, becoming almost fiery to the touch.

Facing him, Laura lay down.

In a soft voice, she inquired, “Do you need to go to the bathroom and take care of that?" Angela's Library “Do you pity me?” Edwin teased. He drew her close, gently covering her eyes with his hand.

“Let's get some sleep. We need to rise early tomorrow.” Laura thought little of it and soon drifted off, her head resting on his shoulder.

Before dawn, Edwin stirred her awake.

“What's the matter?” Laura, rubbing her eyes, murmured sleepily, “It’s still so early.

Edwin rose to dress.

He had bathed the previous night and now, bare-chested, he began to don his trousers and shirt. His lean, muscular form caused Laura to avert her gaze.

Fully dressed, Edwin approached the bed, leaning over with hands braced on the mattress.

He affectionately pinched her nose.

“Today marks my Grandma's death anniversary. Our family tradition is to rise early for the rituals.

Dad will be cooking breakfast, and Olivia is likely already up.” Laura was unaware of this tradition.

She became anxious, clumsily getting ready. She softly asked Edwin, “Is my presence here a bother?” Edwin chuckled.

“After sharing my bed, you still wonder if you're a bother?” With cheeks flushed, Laura quickly dressed. Slipping into a sweater, her black hair curled within, her complexion glowed. Edwin watched, unable to resist, and leaned in for a kiss. He softly said, “I'll head out to help. Join us after freshening up.” Laura nodded in agreement.

With a gentle smile, Edwin left the room.

Chapter 2293 Once alone, Laura hastened to get ready. Despite her nerves and clumsiness, she felt a deep contentment. What mattered more than being with the one she loved? She stepped outside, prepared for the day.

Dawn was breaking, casting a gentle light over Evans Gardon, awakening it to life.

The kitchen buzzed with activity.

ANGELA'sLIBRARY Mark was at the helm, preparing breakfast, with Olivia lending a hand, showcasing her affectionate side.

Edwin, ever helpful, joined in the preparations.

Laura greeted them.

Mark looked up, his expression warm.

“Good morning, Laura!” Feeling a bit shy, Laura hummed her greeting, offering to help.

Edwin, however, suggested, “Why not water the marigolds in the yard? The kitchen'’s all smoky, not a place for ladies.” Olivia retorted, “I've been here all morning, and you didn’t mention the smoke to me." Edwin responded, “You insisted on staying. I couldn't stop you! But remember, one day your husband will look out for you.” Olivia playfully complained, “You get a wife and forget your sister.” She pulled a face and led Laura outside.

As they watered the flowers, Olivia, feeling the chill, decided to use hot water, thinking it would keep the plants warm.

Mark noticed and was aghast.

He

your Grandma's favorite. Today's her day, and now her flowers

repotted the flowers, regretfully saying, “I'm not sure they'll survive.” He warned Olivia, “If they

was also Grandma's favorite. Arent I more important than some flowers? If you spank me, Grandma would be heartbroken.

your studies but pick up these silly

Mark sighed, embracing her.

a young and a grown child in the house, he often

Laura watched them, envious.

her gaze, reminiscent of her childhood longing for fatherly

Now that she was grown and his son's

a

felt a

breakfast, Edwin checked

he

Laura shook her head.

hair, whispering “Once we've paid our respects to Grandma and eaten, we'll

descended the stairs. Her late awakening, usually inconsequential, seemed more apparent

the day with a slightly

to Zoey,

spoke sincerely to Zoey, causing Olivia to giggle

words, eager

however, wished to stay

son's desire for privacy, raised

with festive goods and

butler and servants loaded these into

Laura

followed. Inside, Mark smiled

me now, are you?" He paused, then tenderly touched her head,

entered the study,

Mark poured tea, filling the room

sat opposite him,

only muster a wry smile. He lit a cigarette, holding it without smoking, his gaze distant, lost in thought. By the time he returned to the moment, the

of you.

then opened a drawer, revealing neatly arranged items: two property deeds, a

two hundred million in this account. Think of this as my welcoming gift for you. And this...”

Mark spoke softly.

Rena. She adores it and only wears it on important occasions, but when Edwin brought you home, she said it would suit a young girl like you better.”

her turmoil, Mark stood and gently

or anything like that. She's just too

Laura hummed her

Mrs. Evans.” Mark stroked her

her gifts, found Edwin by the car, dressed

handed him the gifts from

them in the car, and then caressed her

and saw someone fleeting. He warmly suggested, “Go say goodbye to my Mom. Okay?” Laura, often appearing younger around Edwin, promptly went

her approach, inwardly cursed her son but quickly masked her

Laura knocked gently.

Evans.” Cecilia

“Leaving already?” Laura nodded.

returning to her book, spoke

family and Mark... I can’t watch over you two. You two need to fend for yourselves.”

Cecilia dismissed her.

go.” Laura hesitated, prompting Cecilia to ask, “What's wrong?” Suddenly, Laura hugged her,

defenses melt. She softly said, “Alright, Mark told you everything. Be happy with Edwin. I'L talk to Lina about formalizing the wedding date and everything else” Laura remained

pain, yet her acceptance for Edwin's

not

a prolonged silence, Cecilia's

leave him.” She understood her son's nature; once he committed his heart, it was

was the only promise she sought from

eyes as

with emotion,

my daughter too. Let's forget

you must too.” Laura's eyes brimmed with tears, reflecting her sorrow

footsteps sounded from the

he chose not to interrupt, instead stepping outside to smoke.

an arm around her in a comforting gesture, whispering softly, “Wait for

patted her back reassuringly, watching her descend the stairs before he entered his

we remember Zoey, not me.” A mix of

a lightness in

to come and cheer you up.” Cecilia shot back playfully, “I'm perfectly capable of cheering

his way downstairs and joined Laura in

Laura, her eyes still red, and tenderly

a little rabbit when you cry.” Laura turned her face, a hint of embarrassment in her

the window

figure shrank in the distance. Edwin held Laura's hand gently, asking in a soft voice, “Do you like

about Evans Gardon, his family, and

Then, he spoke softly.

years, I'll need to return to Czanch. It's quieter than Duefron. Would you be okay with

city, stopping for a meal before continuing

night, they stayed in

luxury hotel, they settled into a quaint guesthouse, surrounded by local

any couple,

Around ten, they returned to their room

cuddled against Edwin, drawing closer during