Edwin turned his gaze to her, his expression somewhat distant and cool.
Vanessa, struggling to contain her emotions, confronted Edwin.
âDid you come here just for her?â
Edwinâs reply was tinged with indifference.
âDidnât you already know?â
âYou bastard, Edwin!â Vanessa exclaimed, frustration evident in her voice.
Edwinâs frown deepened as he responded coldly, âVanessa, if you could just be a little more rational, we could maintain some peace.
But clearly, thatâs too much to ask of you.
â
âI can be rational!â Vanessa asserted, clenching her teeth.
âRest assured, Mr.
Evans.
â
She straightened up, a hint of mockery in her tone.
âAbout our engagement dress, you know Iâve chosen Laura to design it.
Sheâs committed and canât back out.
How about we go together this Friday to see the dress? Mr.
Evans, you wouldnât be afraid, would you?
Afraid to witness their affection?â
Edwin replied curtly, âSet it up with my secretary.
â
He then opened the car door and slid inside.
Vanessa, caught off guard, asked, âArenât you going to give me a ride?â
From within the car, Edwin adjusted his shirt collar in the rearview mirror and remarked nonchalantly, âI thought a strong, independent woman like yourself wouldnât appreciate a manâs courtesies.
And frankly, Iâm not inclined to offer them either.
â
With that, he started the car.
Vanessa, seething with anger, lashed out with a kick at the car door.
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âYou bastard, Edwin!â she yelled.
Inside the car, Edwin drove off, his thoughts turning inward.
Perhaps Vanessa wasnât the kind of wife he truly desired.
She was far from rational, and it wasnât lost on him that she had set her sights on him early, even knowing about his relationship with Laura.
To Edwin, such affection felt insincere and opportunistic.
Yet, he hadnât completely distanced himself from Vanessa.
In some ways, he still needed her-as a facade.
His longing to be with Laura persisted, and Vanessa, craving his attention, continued to fulfill his desires.
In his eyes, both he and Vanessa were pathetic souls.
Meanwhile, Laura sat quietly beside Dylan in his car.