NovelEnglishChapter 2268 He turned to depart, unwilling to engage further with the woman who appeared to be losing her composure.
As he walked away, his thoughts drifted to how much more endearing Laura was, only shedding soft tears, a stark contrast to Vanessa's demeanor.
Vanessa, however, remained persistent.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe spoke softly.
“I didn’t bring any identification, so | can’t check into any hotel.” Edwin turned back, his expression one of disdain.
Angela's Library “So, you're clinging to me now?” Vanessa offered no denial.
In the midst of this tense exchange, Edwin's phone rang, and it was Laura calling.
She couldn't find one of her earrings, a personal item she didn’t want others to eventually find in his possession. But she wasn't sure if he really took it, so she called to ask.
Laura inquired about it in a soft tone, and Edwin responded gently, “Yes, it’s in my pocket.” Feeling somewhat embarrassed, Laura was about to say something.
But Vanessa's voice intruded through the phone, “Whose call is that, Edwin? Is it Laura? We're getting married, and you're still in contact with her?” Laura was taken aback.
Infuriated, Edwin responded icily to Vanessa, “You're deranged!” Then, in a softer tone, he assured Laura, “There's nothing like that.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe just appeared at Evans Gardon.” Laura's heart began to race.
She suddenly recalled the harsh words of the household staff from earlier years of her childhood, insinuating that Cathy had gone to Evans Gardon to disrupt Mark's marriage.
In a moment of impulse, she abruptly ended the call.
The call ended with a beep.
Edwin cursed quietly to himself.
He turned and saw Vanessa shivering in the snow.
Yet, his heart remained unmoved.
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