The atmosphere hung heavy with discomfort, casting a pall over Edwin.
He bowed his head, his voice strained and subdued.
âLaura, whether you choose to believe it or not, I carry the weight of my transgressions towards you.
This is reparation.
â
With deliberate intent, he retrieved a checkbook, penning a sequence of figures.
The sum held the power to bestow a life of comfort, even opulence, upon Laura for the remainder of her days.
Lauraâs gaze fixed upon the check resting on the table.
After a contemplative pause, she blinked gently, her voice tinged with detachment.
âThereâs no need for your remorse, Edwin! After all, not every relationship finds its way to fulfillment, and I was really happy during that time.
So, you donât need to compensate me.
â
âIf you feel this indebted, then kindly stop looking for me!â
She continued, âLetâs pretend nothing ever happened between us.
It would serve you and Miss Smith best.
I believe sheâd prefer to remain unburdened by our past.
â
Laura concluded her words and retrieved her handbag.
âMy apologies.
Timeâs up!â
She stood to leave, devoid of hesitation, yet Edwin grabbed her hand once more, his plea persistent, âLaura!â
Laura, her head bowed, asserted, âRelease me! Our connection has run its course, with nothing remaining to revisit!â
In truth, Lauraâs overseas sojourn was primarily for medical intervention.
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The physicians had prescribed that she distance herself, a complete release from the shackles of her emotional burdens.
Edwin steadfastly clung to her hand.
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Laura, with a sudden upward glance, posed a gentle query, âWhat do you think youâre 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? Arenât you the one who despises people like my mother the most? Do you aspire to transform me into such a figure?â
With those words, her eyes welled with unshed tears.
Laura was firm on her departure, her gaze never once retracing its steps.
Throughout her lifetime, Lauraâs 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 familyâs benevolent care.
She possessed a family, a treasure she wouldnât jeopardize for the sake of Edwin.