Chapter 2401 She was still shy from the memories of the previous night.

Edwin leaned down, kissing her, and softly suggested, “Sleep a bit more. Remember to eat at noon, there's food in the fridge. Just relax and watch some TV. We'll stay here for the next few days.” Edwin had a villa in the works, but it was under renovation and wouldn't be ready for another six months.

In the meantime, he wanted to stay here with Laura.

She nodded in agreement, ever obedient and without complaint.

As Edwin prepared to leave, Laura suddenly caught his hand.

“What's wrong?” he asked, his tone tender, enveloping her in his arms.

Laura, her arm wrapped around his neck, whispered softly with a hint of worry, “Last night, you didn't use — you know. Before, you always did.” Edwin realized she was concerned about pregnancy.

He kissed her, offering reassurance.

“We're married now. If you become pregnant, we'll have the baby. Our Laura will become a mommy.” He knew of her deep desire for a family and children.

Laura gazed at him, expressing her fear of being a burden, especially after the issues with the Smith family.

Edwin's response was gentle yet firm.

“If it happens, we'll have the baby. I can manage, no matter how busy I am.” Laura nodded in understanding.

Edwin then playfully touched her face, teasing her about how she felt, asking if it was different from before. Laura blushed, too embarrassed to respond, and playfully pushed him towards the office.

But Edwin couldn't resist being a bit mischievous, his hand wandering under her nightgown, lightly caressing as he murmured, “You feel it already? I'll be back tonight to take care of you.” Laura, still wrapped in the blanket, chose not to respond to Edwin's playful advances.

He chuckled at her reaction and headed to the restroom.

Upon returning, he wrapped her up once again in the blanket, sharing a long kiss before finally departing. Koos Alone now, Laura emerged from under the blanket, her cheeks flushed with a sweet glow.

Reveling in the joy of marriage, she playfully rolled on the bed, admiring the ring on her finger with a sense of enchantment.

She cherished the lunch Edwin prepared, savoring every bite.

Chapter 2402 Later, around five in the afternoon, Edwin called to say he would be back later to cook for her.

Laura, concerned about his workload, offered to cook instead.

Edwin, happy to encourage her, said he looked forward to experiencing Mrs. Evans’ culinary skills.

Realizing the fridge was not fully stocked, Laura decided to head to the nearby grocery store.

ANGELA'sLIBRARY Not being an experienced cook, she planned to buy only simple ingredients and follow online recipes.

As she was back, her attention was drawn to a red sports car with a familiar license plate. Approaching, she recognized it as Vanessa's.

Vanessa, dressed in a white suit, appeared both elegant and exhausted.

The fallout with Edwin had affected her standing in the Smith family and her position at the company.

Now, she had to navigate a precarious situation, trying to restore her status while the family groomed a new successor for future leadership.

Vanessa needed to persuade Edwin to release his grip on the Smiths.

He was aggressively pursuing them, risking damage to both sides.

But Edwin was unreachable, ignoring her calls and refusing to meet.

Vanessa could only try to reach Laura.

She approached her, asking, “Do you have a moment to talk?” Vanessa glanced at the grocery bag in Laura's hand, seeing the pork belly and other simple items.

She felt a sense of superiority, wondering if Edwin actually preferred such mundane things.

Laura sensed Vanessa's condescending attitude and saw no need for a conversation.

However, Vanessa blocked her way.

“Laura, you took Edwin from me.

Don't I deserve an explanation?” Laura was taken aback by Vanessa's bold accusation.

She knew Vanessa was a skilled businesswoman, but her blatant distortion of the truth was unexpected.

Calmly, Laura replied, “If you missed your chance when it was right before you, how can you blame others?” Caught off guard by Laura's response, Vanessa struggled to retaliate.

To her surprise, Laura then suggested, “There's a cafe across the street. We can talk there.”

Chapter 2403 Vanessa's intentions were clear and malicious.

“Won't you invite me into your house?” Laura responded frankly, “You're quite beautiful. I'd rather not bring a pretty woman home to possibly tempt my husband.” Vanessa's irritation flared again.

In the cafe, Vanessa petulantly ordered a coffee for Laura with extra an extra shot, but Laura refused it, mentioning her plans for pregnancy.

Vanessa's discomfort grew as she looked at the grocery bag and then the black coffee.

When Vanessa implied that Edwin should be providing Laura with a life of luxury instead of a simple one where she had to cook herself, Laura's response was serene and pure.

Laura's eyes sparkled with an innocence that was almost disarming.

“Dad has already provided all those things for me,” she stated with a gentle earnestness.

Sensing that Vanessa might not grasp the full extent of her words, she added in a soft whisper, “I'm talking about Edwin's dad, who's now also my dad. He has given me a villa and a substantial amount of money. As long as I don’t squander it, I won't need to work a day in my life.” She then thought about the possibility of having children, all of whom would be well-cared for and healthy.

deeply affect Vanessa,

but in reality, he had never explicitly

a guest in the Evans household, the true sentiments of the family’s patriarch had remained elusive to

softly, “Miss Smith, are you alright?” In a desperate attempt to unsettle Laura, Vanessa declared, “I'm pregnant with Edwin's child!” Expecting Laura to

to me. Miss Smith, you pride yourself on your noble birth and criticize my background, but aren't you now behaving just as you accuse others of?” Vanessa's hand clenched into

you can keep Edwin, being so naive?” She

him, not someone as simple as

would be a waste to discard

turned to see

and a gray woolen overcoat, he

the bag, his

never have to work

free to pursue her passions, but providing

was a shared joy between them, not a matter

groceries and wrapped an arm around Laura, leading her towards the

a

presented a side contrary to the image of a man

she had known was

was something special, reserved only for her. As

took

stranger approaches you, don't go with them,

agreement, taking his advice

you go

appeared pleased with her

with potatoes later. Make sure you eat more. It’s not just for you but for our future baby too.” Laura playfully objected, “But we

she wouldn't dare challenge him

followed Edwin home, embodying the role of a devoted and

back to

she relax on the sofa while he took charge of the cooking

in watching TV, Edwin emerged from the kitchen, bearing a plate

of

pure delight. After savoring a strawberry, she picked another and extended it

her on the Lips, and then wore a gentle smile as

rosy blush painted

her desire to be by his side overcame her shyness. She trailed after him

her onto the kitchen

“I could always live with my parents, so you wouldn't have to toil so hard.” “Are you feeling sorry for

sense of pity for him, but she chose to keep it to herself, engrossed in the task

her, a smile gracing his

broached a subject that had been weighing on

you over

Laura hopped down from her perch, nestling against his back as she softly murmured, “Honestly, I do care. She's so beautiful and accomplished.

silent. Sensing that the conversation had run its course,

be a bit busy later. You can find something to occupy yourself with. If you ever get bored, you

vast and quite intriguing.” But Laura declined the

be with Edwin. Even if he had a demanding schedule, he had

2406 Laura softly suggested that she could

hesitated; he wasn't keen on Laura taking up cooking

resolved to arrange for someone from the villa to prepare meals for her. As for the upkeep of their apartment, he could tackle

the kitchen, clutching the plate of

shook his

with an incoming call

hinted that Alexis might be at

expected, Alexis exchanged a few words with Edwin

in the midst of preparing to pass through security

Edwin, she answered with an intent to address

this

with Calvin, and I need to go meet him right

the line.

our relationship? Am I obliged to report my every move to you? Besides, you never told me when you decided to start dating someone else, did you? Leonel, we've been intimate twice, but we're both free.

refrain from meddling in my personal life, alright?” “Alexis!” Leonel’s voice carried a despondent

mean nothing to you?” Alexis proceeded

acutely aware

herself in a foul mood. Having to contend with Leonel’s accusations only soured her disposition further. She huffed in response,

to me.” With that, she swiftly

destination was bound

had suffered grave injuries in the shooting, with no relatives to turn to. As his lawyer, Alexis had to take on the responsibility of signing some forms

remained in Yarmse for a week before

diligently coordinated with a hospital for Calvin's care;

hope for a full

was finally concluded, nearly half

law office, Alexis headed home, arriving at her apartment building. Upon stepping out of the elevator, she was

casually against the wall while

handsome appearance drew her attention

“What brings you here again? Haven't we

out the cigarette, Leonel followed

you planning to play as his nurse?” Alexis tossed her briefcase onto the

a leisurely sip before responding, “You're crossing

involvement. Are you his girlfriend or

placed her hands outstretched before her

what answer are you hoping for?” Leonel found himself growing irritated by her

2408 Her words further irked him.

with his hands as if to initiate a kiss,

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