Chapter 2381 A silence settled between them.

Both of them understood that marriage wasn't an immediate possibility.

The rumors and challenges Edwin faced were too burdensome for any hasty decisions.

Laura, empathizing with his plight, pressed gently against him.

“We're almost like a married couple already,” she whispered.

Edwin's response was a light laugh.

He leaned close to her ear.

“So, should I stay over tonight?” Laura knew it wasn't right to let things go too far in her parents’ house.

Just then, Lina’s voice called out, inviting Edwin for his late-night snack.

Edwin, still close to her ear, teased in a playful tone, “You know I'm too worn out for anything else tonight.” Laura blushed at his implication, biting her lip.

“I wasn't thinking of anything.” Edwin looked at her with a smile, knowing that despite her shy exterior, Laura was quite passionate in their more intimate moments.

He casually draped his coat on a coatrack in her room before leading her out to eat.

Lina had prepared sweet glutinous rice balls for him, some filled with sesame and others multicolored.

Edwin moved comfortably into the kitchen to find a smaller bowl, dishing out two for Laura.

“I know you don't want to gain weight, so just two for you,” he said, understanding her concerns.

Laura accepted his gesture with a soft murmur, her obedience clear.

Lina, watching this, laughed and turned to her husband.

“See how thoughtful Edwin is? Why can't you be more like that?” she playfully chided.

Peter was engrossed in the World Cup finals on TV when Lina's playful accusation prompted him to respond.

“If you were eighteen again, I'd be all over you,” he retorted with a light harrumph.

“But at our age, too much affection just gives the young ones something to laugh at”

Chapter 2382 Lina, not missing a beat, playfully twisted his ear.

“And who's to say you haven't been showering affection on some eighteen-year-olds during your outings with Mark all those years back? ‘You had your fun and kept it a secret, yet here I am, still the dutiful wife at home.” Peter quickly sought her forgiveness, his pleas light-hearted.

Even Laura, who had been feeling down, couldn't help but chuckle softly at their exchange. She glanced up at Edwin and caught him looking at her, his eyes shining with an indescribable warmth and allure.

After Peter and Lina had retired for the night, Edwin took a shower in Laura's room, settling into the house as if he were already part of the family. After shower, he found his energy renewed, and they shared a moment of intimate closeness once again.

Laura lay there for a while, lost in the aftermath of their intimacy.

Angela's Library Edwin, still close to her, kissed her nose gently.

“Did you enjoy that?” he asked softly.

She slowly came back to reality, a shy smile on her face.

The worries that had been momentarily forgotten during their passion returned. She wrapped her arms around his neck, murmuring her assent in a daze.

Edwin continued to kiss her tenderly, his touches gentle and loving.

They didn’t go further, just basked in the closeness and warmth of each other's embrace.

Finally, as they lay there exhausted, Edwin kissed her hair, his voice low and hoarse.

“Stay home these next few days, and don’t go out” He was protective, not wanting her to be hurt by the swirling rumors.

Laura was delicate and timid, and he couldn't bear the thought of her facing any harsh words.

Laura gently shook her head, nestling against Edwin's shoulder.

“Edwin, I can't just stay indoors forever. If I'm to be with you, it’s not right for me to comfortably hide behind you while you face the world on my behalf. That wouldn't be fair to our relationship.

I have my own job, my own life to live. Rumors and gossip — they can’t hurt me. I need to face them, just as I stand by you,” she murmured with resolve.

Edwin found it hard to accept, wanting to protect her, but he knew she was right. She couldn't live her life in hiding.

He reluctantly agreed, holding her close.

In a soft voice, he asked, “Laura, do you regret being with me?” She shook her head firmly.

Chapter 2383 Her feelings for Edwin were genuine, and she felt no regret. In fact, the public revelation of their relationship had actually brought her a sense of relief. Her main concern had always been Cecilia.

‘When the news went viral, Cecilia had called and assured her, “Laura, Edwin and his father will handle everything, so don't worry.” Laura seemed calm now.

But that very afternoon after she hung up the phone, when she was alone, Laura had cried silently for a long while.

She felt unworthy of this love, yet deeply attached to Edwin and his family.

The next morning, Edwin was up early.

He received a call from Alexis, her voice carrying a cold edge.

“The Smith family wants to negotiate. I've agreed. We'll meet at my law firm at 10 am.” Holding his phone in one hand, Edwin buckled his belt with the other.

His response was a cool and determined smile.

“The Smith family is in a tight spot after Vanessa's actions. They might propose a

the Evans shareholders from Czanch will be there. Brace yourself." Edwin clenched

in moments of

increasingly pressured him, he saw no

was out of the

he returned holding a document -a prenuptial

to marry Laura, seeking to legally

Edwin soon returned home.

was already up, quietly

early,” she

you. It's important for men your age to replenish

her softly, “Thanks,

taken aback for a

Laura aren't even officially married yet!” Edwin simply responded with a smile and lit a cigarette by

with the sound of Lina cooking

Laura up late, and she was still

at Laura's door, Edwin felt a tenderness

cigarette and

vibe. Laura was

the bed’s edge,

her hair, waking

opened her eyes to find Edwin's kind

She snuggled against him, still

Edwin said

the warmth of

prodded her with the

lazy. Your mom is already up.”

her into a woolen dress and carried her to the

agreement

Her voice wavered.

Are we- Isn't this a bit sudden?” She didn’t want to pressure him, but her concern was

soft and reassuring, “I've long decided to spend my life with you. Whether we sign this now or

had transferred all his personal assets to her, along with a

as many shares as

the material gains

the realization that she was about to have a real home of

the man she loved so deeply, was more

there, overwhelmed

playfully pinched her

Laura looked at him with

regrets, will you?” She added, “Once I sign, I'll be your wife. You won't be able to marry anyone else. Are you sure about this?” Edwin looked at her quietly, and then softly said, “I don’t want anyone else, just my Little Laura.” Laura bit her

drew her into his arms, planting a gentle kiss on her forehead, a gesture of infinite cherishment. Just then, Lina called out

Laura, reluctant to leave the moment, hesitated, but Edwin had a

a bit longer. Don't you have a client meeting later today?” Edwin considered arranging someone to assist

just a regular client,” she

Lina offered some advice as a loving parent, Laura came down, now fully dressed,

his car,

leaned in for a quick kiss. Edwin whispered, “This afternoon, I'll pick you up. We'll have dinner at my parents’ place.” Laura nodded in

held her head, deepening their kiss,

a Lingering moment, Edwin whispered in a hoarse voice,

cheeks flushed slightly as she stepped back, watching

heart was filled with a sweet sense of happiness at being called Mrs.

office. Within half an hour, he reached Alexis’ law

out

you have a plan for handling everything? Dealing with Vanessa's obsession is one thing, but the elders in Czanch will be a tougher challenge. You're practically antagonizing the entire Evans clan!” Alexis, sinking a ball, gave Edwin a look of

added, “A bold move for love. Not bad, Edwin." Edwin offered a wry smile and

all out yet. But

against the snooker table, her posture elegant and poised, Alexis cast him a curious

married to Laura

Have you informed your parents and hers?” she inquired, her gaze fixed

smiled, neither confirming nor

turned a bit more serious as she scrutinized him.

she let out a soft

only one

negotiate with the Smiths. Alexis suggested they should consider Vanessa's

lacked patience

and he

more peaceful path. He wanted to avoid any conflict

the negotiation began, the Evans clan elders sat in

had little regard for Laura, seeing her as bringing nothing of value to

wasn't concerned with their

to get Vanessa to clear things up publicly, allowing them to move

looked visibly unwell, clearly affected by recent events. Edwin acknowledged her with a brief nod, but

with Edwin privately, but

need,” he said

way.” The ensuing negotiations focused

were clearly unhappy with

the one who had caused the initial upset, the Smiths stood united, reluctant

due to his connections with Cecilia, was somewhat

graceful exit for both of you. As for the other lady, we can ensure she’s taken

Edwin's hands clenched into fists, anger

tension, remarked, “You must realize marrying Laura would be detrimental to your reputation. She offers you nothing.” Edwin's grip

“No wonder my mother never took fancy to you. You and your wife are

Vanessa, Edwin's tone

thin, “I was tolerant of

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