NovelEnglishChapter 2178 The atmosphere hung heavy with discomfort, casting a pall over Edwin.
He bowed his head, his voice strained and subdued.
“Laura, whether you choose to believe it or not, | carry the weight of my transgressions towards you. This is reparation.” With deliberate intent, he retrieved a checkbook, penning a sequence of figures.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe sum held the power to bestow a life of comfort, even opulence, upon Laura for the remainder of her days.
Laura's gaze fixed upon the check resting on the table.
Angela's Library After a contemplative pause, she blinked gently, her voice tinged with detachment.
“There's no need for your remorse, Edwin! After all, not every relationship finds its way to fulfillment, and | was really happy during that time. So, you don't need to compensate me.” “If you feel this indebted, then kindly stop looking for me!” She continued, “Let's pretend nothing ever happened between us. It would serve you and Miss Smith best. | believe shed prefer to remain unburdened by our past.” Laura concluded her words and retrieved her handbag.
“My apologies. Time's up!” She stood to leave, devoid of hesitation, yet Edwin grabbed her hand once more, his plea persistent, “Laural” Laura, her head bowed, asserted, “Release me! Our connection has run its course, with nothing remaining to revisit!" In truth, Laura's overseas sojourn was primarily for medical intervention.
The physicians had prescribed that she distance herself, a complete release from the shackles of her emotional burdens.
Edwin steadfastly clung to her hand.
Laura, with a sudden upward glance, posed a gentle query, “What do you think you're doing? Beyond mere checks, what else can you offer me, Edwin? You have a girlfriend. Are these checks your’ gambit to make me your secret lover? Aren't you the one who despises people like my mother the most? Do you aspire to transform me into such a figure?” With those words, her eyes welled with unshed tears.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmLaura was firm on her departure, her gaze never once retracing its steps.
Throughout her lifetime, Laura's affections had been reserved for one man only. It was Edwin.
Yet, within her existence, there existed values more paramount than love.
One such principle was tenacity.
She had traversed a formidable journey to arrive at that point, embraced by the Garcia family’s benevolent care. She possessed a family, a treasure she wouldn't jeopardize for the sake of Edwin.
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