Peter fell into a pensive silence.
Edwin returned home, where little Olivia awaited him in the yard.
As soon as he stepped out of the car, the young girl rushed to him, clinging to his arm and whispering, âDad was really furious last night! Eddie, youâre quite the daredevil.
â
Edwin gently patted her head and retrieved a bag of candy from his pocket.
He bought it during his stroll with Laura the previous night.
Oliviaâs face lit up with delight as she selected a piece of candy to savor.
As Edwin stepped inside the house, the butler leaned in and whispered, âSir, your father wishes to see you in the study.
â
Edwin nodded and proceeded as instructed.
Inside, Mark sat, cigarette in hand.
Upon Edwinâs entrance, he promptly extinguished his cigarette and inquired, âDid you escort her back home?â
Edwin responded with a soft hum of affirmation.
Mark didnât react with anger but instead posed a calm question.
âWhatâs your plan?â
Edwin spoke in hushed tones.
âLetâs get through the new yearâs holiday first.
Weâve been separated for quite some time now, so Iâd like to give her some time to think.
If Laura agrees, we can arrange a dinner involving both families.
Iâll speak to Mom about it.
â
Mark let out a cold, mocking chuckle.
âLook at you, all grown up and calculating! Planning each move meticulously, arenât you?â
He continued, âYou observed your Mom softening up and conceived the idea of bringing Laura home for the New Yearâs Day to win her over.
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Step by step, gaining her favor, right? Impressive, Mr.
Evans.
Not only do you excel at deceiving young women, but you also possess the art of charming your own mother.
And Olivia, sheâs your little informant as well, isnât she?â
Under normal circumstances, Edwin might have countered Markâs words, but he chose to remain silent this time.
He was counting on his father on this!
Cecilia always heeded Markâs advice.
When it came to persuasion, Edwin knew he lagged far behind his father.
While Markâs tone dripped with sarcasm, he couldnât deny that the young man possessed a certain shrewdness.
In truth, it wasnât the opportune moment to make their relationship public.
The two young lovebirds needed time to sort things out; after all, who could guarantee it would all work out?