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.

water on plants!” He

and now her flowers are ruined.” Olivia blinked innocently, and

survive.” He warned Olivia, “If they don't, you're getting a spanking.”

me, Grandma would be heartbroken. If you don't listen to her and cherish

did you learn such nonsense? You neglect your studies but pick up these silly ideas easily.” Unperturbed,

Mark sighed, embracing her.

young and a grown child in the house, he often

Laura watched them, envious.

gaze, reminiscent of her childhood longing for

and his son's wife, he had

a gentle

felt a hint of

breakfast, Edwin checked on Laura.

wrong?” he asked

Laura shook her head.

ruffled her hair, whispering “Once we've paid our respects to

awakening, usually inconsequential, seemed

the day with a slightly

Zoey, Laura stood

Zoey, causing

words, eager for breakfast and

however, wished to stay

2295 Mark, considering his son's desire for privacy, raised no

with

servants loaded these into

Laura to

Inside, Mark

not afraid of me now, are you?" He paused, then tenderly touched her head, just like in her

entered the study, closing

filling the room with

sat opposite him,

responded with a quiet “hm” and after a moment, added, “Back then.. I understand.” Mark could only muster a wry smile. He lit a cigarette, holding it without smoking, his gaze distant, lost in thought. By the time he

“In the end, we still end up as family.” Looking at Laura, he remarked, “Edwin is quite fond of you. He's stubborn, just

revealing neatly arranged items: two

Duefron and Czanch, both prime locations. There's also two hundred million in this account. Think of this as my welcoming gift for you. And this...” He opened the jewelry box to reveal a ruby

Mark spoke softly.

it and only wears it on important occasions, but when Edwin brought you home, she said it

Mark stood and gently patted her back,

or anything like that. She's just too shy to give this to

2296 Laura hummed her

murmured, “Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Evans.” Mark stroked her hair,

to reality, he said, “Go to Edwin. He's waiting.” Laura, clutching her gifts, found Edwin by the car, dressed sharply in a white shirt,

handed him the gifts from

in the car, and then caressed her face, teasing, “About to

saw someone fleeting. He warmly suggested, “Go say goodbye

cursed her son but quickly masked her

Laura knocked gently.

Evans.” Cecilia

“Leaving already?” Laura nodded.

returning to her book,

safely. I'm tied up with the family and Mark... I can’t watch over you two. You

Cecilia dismissed her.

hesitated, prompting Cecilia to ask, “What's

you everything. Be happy with Edwin. I'L talk to Lina about formalizing the wedding date and everything else” Laura remained silent, crying in Cecilia's

yet her acceptance

not wanting

silence, Cecilia's

leave him.” She understood her

promise she sought from

filled Laura's eyes as she nodded

rough with emotion, wiped her own tears

you're my daughter too. Let's

Laura's eyes brimmed with tears, reflecting her sorrow

from the

not to interrupt, instead stepping outside

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

the stairs before he entered his parents’ room. Cecilia, hiding her emotions,

Edwin. Today we remember Zoey, not me.”

sighed, a lightness

Cecilia shot back playfully, “I'm perfectly capable

way downstairs

at Laura, her eyes still red,

when you cry.” Laura turned her

chuckled, rolling down the window to wave

Edwin held Laura's hand gently, asking in a soft voice, “Do you like it here?” Laura

Gardon, his family,

Then, he spoke softly.

quieter than Duefron. Would you be okay with that?” Laura agreed internally but hesitated to

hours to another city, stopping for a meal

they stayed

settled into a quaint guesthouse, surrounded by local eateries. After

hands like any couple, they enjoyed

ten, they returned to their room for

Edwin, drawing closer during