A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

Chapter 2381-2390

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.

there early.” Alexis hesitated before adding, “The Smith family is in a tight spot after Vanessa's actions. They might propose a

from Czanch will be there. Brace yourself." Edwin clenched his

in moments of pressure, he

pressured him, he saw no reason to

Vanessa was out of

holding

up his mind to marry Laura, seeking to legally

Edwin soon returned home.

Lina was already up, quietly preparing

early,” she

poached eggs and fresh milk for you. It's important for men your age to replenish

thanked her softly, “Thanks,

a moment

annoyance, she chided, “You're quite the charmer. You and Laura aren't even officially married yet!” Edwin simply responded with a smile and lit a cigarette by

was bustling with the sound of Lina cooking and the aroma of breakfast, while Laura's bedroom

had kept Laura up late, and she

Laura's door, Edwin felt a tenderness wash over

and quietly entered her

Laura was asleep under the quilt, her black hair peeking

the bed’s edge, smiling

pulled her

opened her eyes to find Edwin's kind

snuggled against him,

Edwin

warmth

gently prodded her with the

can't be this lazy. Your mom is

a woolen dress

prenuptial agreement and marriage application, she

Her voice wavered.

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

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

transferred all his personal assets to her, along with a

held as many shares as

for Laura, the material gains

the realization that she was about to have a real home of her own, something she

with Edwin, the man she loved so deeply, was more than she could have ever

there, overwhelmed

pinched

so happy that you've lost your words?” Laura looked at him with a mix

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 lip gently, and then solemnly

tenderly took her hand and drew her into his arms, planting a gentle kiss on her forehead, a gesture of infinite cherishment. Just

hesitated, but Edwin

have a client meeting later today?” Edwin considered arranging someone to assist Laura since Dylan was no longer around, but she insisted she could

a regular

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

in his car,

kiss. Edwin whispered, “This afternoon, I'll pick you

pull away, Edwin gently held her

a hoarse voice,

Laura's cheeks flushed slightly as she stepped back, watching

with a sweet sense of happiness

stop was his lawyer's office. Within half an

called out as he

looking up, she asked, “Do 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.

move for love. Not bad, Edwin." Edwin offered a wry smile

it all out yet.

elegant and poised, Alexis cast him a curious

to get married to Laura quickly? That's

parents and hers?” she inquired, her

smiled, neither confirming nor denying her

a bit more

out a

of our family!" Indeed, among them all, Edwin was the only one who had married young, while the others were still far from any romantic

other topics before focusing on how to negotiate with the Smiths. Alexis suggested they should consider Vanessa's feelings, allowing her a dignified way out, considering

patience

been the type to confront issues head-on, and he would have chosen to battle it out with

marry Laura and raise children together, he found himself seeking a more peaceful path. He wanted to avoid any conflict for the sake of his future wife and children, so he agreed

the negotiation began, the Evans clan elders sat in

had little regard for Laura, seeing her as bringing nothing

wasn't concerned with their

was to get Vanessa to clear things up publicly, allowing them to move forward without

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

asked to speak with Edwin privately, but he

need,” he said

business, let's keep it that way.” The ensuing

clearly unhappy with Edwin's

the initial upset, the Smiths stood united, reluctant to lose

due to his connections with Cecilia, was somewhat friendly towards

a graceful exit for both of you. As for the other lady, we can ensure she’s taken care of financially.” Thomas's wife added her own disparaging comment about

these comments, Edwin's hands clenched into fists, anger

be detrimental to your reputation. She offers you nothing.” Edwin's grip relaxed

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

to Vanessa, Edwin's

to comment on whom I marry? Is it any of your concern? Are you trying to use the Evans family’s so-called reputation to intimidate me?” He continued, his patience wearing thin, “I was tolerant of you before, considering our families’ history. But let's be clear now. I, Edwin, am already married. Miss Smith, you preach about virtue and dignity, yet how can you shamelessly pursue a married man?" Vanessa, visibly shaken, could hardly believe

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