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.
âYour home cooking smells positively delightful.
Itâs been quite some time since I enjoyed a meal of this caliber!â
Internally, Lina rolled her eyes.
The audacity of it all!
In the midst of it, Peter, enveloping Edwin in a hearty embrace, quipped, âPay no heed to Linaâs chatter! Today, itâs you and me enjoying a good drink together.
Donât disappoint me, alright?â
Edwin responded with a gentle smile, âCertainly!â
As he passed by Laura, his stride momentarily wavered, his voice carrying a faint huskiness.
âLaura?â
Linaâs anxiety surged, dreading that their daughter might inadvertently reveal something.
If Peter caught wind of it, a heated confrontation could ensue.
She didnât seek to sweep things under the rug, not because she opposed justice, but because preserving a young girlâs reputation was clearly more important.
She had no wish for their cohabitation to become public knowledge.
Laura already bore the weight of being Cathy Wilsonâs 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.
âTo think Lauraâs actually a year your senior! Sheâs such a child, still watching Tom and Jerry.
â
Edwinâs gaze appeared inscrutable.
In a soft murmur, he responded, âBut she appears at least three
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or four years younger than me.
â
Peter harbored some dissatisfaction with that assessment.
âSheâs been stuck at 5.
2 feet, no matter how many nutritious soups Lina whips up for her, But a girlâs petite and dainty stature has its charm; lends her an air of youthfulness,â he opined.
Edwin offered a slight, knowing smile.
On the other hand, Lina shot a scathing glare at her husband.
âWould you kindly engage your brain?â
Peter grumbled, âSeems the tigress is out again!â
He graciously beckoned Edwin to take a seat.
After rummaging through Lauraâs 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 pot so they could partake in conversation while enjoying the meal and libations.