After what felt like an eternity, he moved closer, capturing her hands and lowering his head to engage in a deep, lingering ki*s, a departure from their usual fleeting moments.
He ki*sed her with an intensity that defied restraint, exploring her with varying depths and angles.
The ki*s surpassed any of their prior encounters in terms of passion and duration.
A resounding slap landed, striking his face.
âIs this enough? If it is, then go!â
However, Edwin enveloped her in his embrace, abstaining from another ki*s, but clinging to her firmly.
Once more, he offered an apology.
It was not for toying with her emotions.
In truth, deep within, he acknowledged that genuine feelings had blossomed for her, that he had grown fond of her.
However, as Laura astutely pointed out, their connection was doomed; he couldnât promise her a future.
Aside from that lingering ki*s, he possessed nothing else to offer.
With a heavy heart, Edwin departed.
Outside, thunder growled intermittently, akin to a beast grumbling in the darkness, and bolts of lightning pierced the night.
Laura slowly sank to her knees, embracing herself tightly as her body involuntarily quivered.
Meanwhile, Edwin remained seated in his car downstairs.
The rain poured relentlessly, windshield wipers laboring tirelessly, his visage still obscured.
He sat in contemplative silence.
Inebriation prevented him from taking the wheel, yet he resisted any thought of assistance.
He merely yearned to sit there, as close as possible to Laura.
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Logic insisted that it shouldnât persist.
Currently, only Dylan and Lina knew.
Yet, should he persist, more might uncover the truth, leading to an unmanageable situation.
Moreover, by doing so, he risked hurting his motherâs feelings.
Just let it go.
He thought to himself.
What value did love hold?
Everyoneâs emotions mattered.
Perhaps in six months, heâd despise himself for todayâs vacillation.
This wasnât his typical behavior.
Edwin reclined into the plush leather seat, his head making a soft thud against itâ¦