Chapter 2181 Edwin shifted his gaze toward Laura.
She remained engrossed in the antics of Tom and Jerry, leisurely savoring each potato chip.
Edwin mustered a smile.
"Your hcooking smells positively delightful.
It's been quite stsince I enjoyed a meal of this caliber!" Internally, Lina rolled her eyes.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe audacity of it all! In the midst of it, Peter, enveloping Edwin in a hearty embrace, quipped, "Pay no heed to Lina's chatter! Today, it's you andenjoying a good drink together.
Don't disappoint me, alright?" Edwin responded with a gentle smile, "Certainly!" As he passed by Laura, his stride momentarily wavered, his voice carrying a faint huskiness.
"Laura?" Lina's anxiety surged, dreading that their daughter might inadvertently reveal something.
If Peter caught wind of it, a heated confrontation could ensue.
She didn't seek to sweep things under the rug, not because she opposed justice, but because preserving a young girl's reputation was clearly more important.
She had no wish for their cohabitation to becpublic knowledge.
Laura already bore the weight of being Cathy Wilson's daughter; if the world learned about her connection with Edwin, how could she live with it in the future? Thankfully, Laura simply offered a subtle nod.
Peter chuckled.
"To think Laura's actually a year your senior! She's such a child, still watching Tom and Jerry.
Edwin's gaze appeared inscrutable.
In a soft murmur, he responded, "But she appears at least three Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated For All Books Updates...
or four years younger than me.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"1 Peter harbored sdissatisfaction with that assessment.
"She's been stuck at 5.
2 feet, no matter how many nutritious soups Lina whips up for her, Buta girl's petite and dainty stature has its charm; lends her an air of youthfulness," he opined. Edwin offered a slight, knowing smile.
On the other hand, Lina shot a scathing glare at her husband.
"Would you kindly engage your brain?" Peter grumbled, "Seems the tigress is out again!" He graciously beckoned Edwin to take a seat.
After rummaging through Laura's liquor collection, he retrieved a bottle of premium Golden Blossom wine to share with his guest.
He even tasked his wife with preparing a modest hot could partake in conversation ey while enjoying the meal and libations.