Edwin couldnât help but chuckle as he replied, âUncle Peter, itâs a mutual affection.
â
Peter huffed in response.
Only after Laura had ascended the staircase did Peter, still experiencing a hangover, adopt a more solemn demeanor.
He wasted no time getting to the point, stating, âEdwin, I donât object to the two of you being together, but can your mother accept it? Can you resolve matters within your family? If you canât manage these issues, Iâd rather Laura marry an ordinary man.
â
Edwin didnât hesitate for a moment.
âI will take care of everything.
You neednât worry.
â
Sensing Edwinâs sincerity, Peter allowed a softening of his expression.
However, deep down, he couldnât help but harbor concerns.
Years ago, Cathy made such a huge scene and ruined Ceciliaâs wedding.
Could Cecilia truly overlook it and accept Cathyâs daughter?
Furthermore, despite nothing really happened, Mark had a history with Cathy, and now, Edwin became deeply involved with Laura.
Wasnât it too scandalous?
Peter felt exasperated on behalf of both father and son.
After some contemplation, he adopted a stern tone and said, âEdwin, we are the girlâs family.
We donât force matters.
Whether you two can be together ultimately rests on your shoulders.
â
Edwin nodded in understanding.
But Peter couldnât help feeling a lingering sense of unease.
Should he truly let this rascal off so easily?
However, he had witnessed Edwinâs growth and knew he had faced his fair share of h
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ardships.
Edwin and Laura made a striking couple.
Despite the intricate web of their relationship, how could he really bring himself to separate them?
Then Edwin took his leave.
Lina fetched some essential oil to massage her husbandâs aching head.
Peter seized her hand and exclaimed, âThatâs enough, dear! The more you rub, the worse my head throbs! Why didnât you mention this earlier?â
Lina cast her gaze downward, a demure expression on her face.
âMr.
Evans has been aware of it for a while.
It wasnât my place to speak about it.
â
She let out a soft sigh and added, âWhat truly matters is that Laura cares for him.
â