Edwin gently pinched her face, saying softly, “I need to step out for a bit.

Laura grabbed his arm, hesitating before speaking in a hoarse voice.

“Edwin, I know I’m not the smartest, and you and your mom handle everything for our family.

But… Olivia is like a sister to me, and I think I should have a say in this.

Olivia and Dylan are happy together, and he loves the child.

Please don’t…” She couldn’t complete her thought.

Edwin watched her intently.

Beneath the crystal lamp, his eyes looked deep and unreadable.

After a moment, he smiled reassuringly.

“I’m just going to bail him out.

Nothing else will happen.

You’re acting like a true big sister now, looking out for Olivia.

I’m so proud of you.

him with

“Edwin, you’re the best!”

Edwin stepped forward and embraced

remembered the days when he had plotted to win her affection only

memory of Laura crying in the rain, pleading with him

had left her

kissed her hair, Edwin’s voice was

“I am not.

I’m a terrible man.

one

Laura blushed slightly.

again, reassuring

I’ll be back soon.

met Raphael at

Jones family had

stood outside the police station, smoking

have moved

the next day Raphael sorted everything

pestering Olivia and held no grudges against

he was set to marry

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