The air thickened with tension.
Mark, sensing the change, traced Edwinâs line of sight to Laura.
Shock etched onto his features.
It had been years since he last saw Laura, whom he only knew of through Peterâs proud updates.
Now, unexpectedly, their paths crossed in Duefron.
Lina, sensing the undercurrents, was similarly taken aback.
Running into Edwin on a blind date was unforeseen.
The complexities of Lauraâs ties to them were unsettling.
Cecilia caught sight of the scene.
Concealing her surprise, Lina improvised.
âSo Edwin is meeting someone.
Iâm here checking on Laura; sheâs been under the weather.
Dylan alerted me, and concern brought me promptly to her side.
â
Cecilia paused, recalling her observation at the hospital the day before.
With feigned casualness, she offered, âIs her condition serious? Should I arrange for a specialist?â
Laura remained silent, withdrawing her gaze from Edwin, shaking her head subtly in response.
Cecilia, noting Lauraâs reticence, felt a pang of sympathy.
She turned to Dylan.
âIs this Lauraâs partner?â
Under normal circumstances, Dylan would never stir Lauraâs emotions negatively.
But now, witnessing Edwinâs callousness-having discarded Laura and now on a date-Dylan felt compelled to act.
With a protective gesture, he enveloped Lauraâs shoulders.
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âYes, Laura and I have been together for nearly eight years.
It seems weâll Likely marry before your son.
Rest assured, when the time comes, our wedding invitation will grace your estate, Mr.
Evans and his whole family included.
â
Ceciliaâs naivety didnât catch the undercurrents.
Mark, however, perceived Dylanâs biting tone.
Had Edwin done something they didnât know of?
As Dylan concluded, he looked down at Laura, who met his gaze, eyes brimming with tears.
Dylan, through clenched teeth, feigned an allergy.
âI seem to have developed an allergy to goose.
Maybe we should go to another restaurant.
â