âEdwinâs gone to get her! Mark, just keep it for her until then.
â
Mark slid his hand into his jacket pocket.
Wrapping an arm around his wife, he suggested, âSince itâs her first visit, you should also prepare a special gift for her.
â
Cecilia didnât give much thought to Markâs suggestion.
She simply agreed.
âThatâs true! I should also get Laura something.
â
She leaned in to whisper to Mark, âThe poor girl seems a bit intimidated by me.
Iâll probably get her a big gift to help her relax.
â
It could have been the passage of time or the fact that her children were now grown, but the events of the past didnât seem to bother her as much as they were.
Cecilia headed upstairs to prepare the gift for Laura.
Mark watched her go, his gaze soft with affection.
Peter nudged him.
âHave you not told her yet?â
Mark spoke quietly.
âWeâll let the kids do the talking.
â
Half an hour later, Edwin arrived at the Garciaâs large villa.
Aside from the servants, Laura was the only one there, reading by the fireplace.
The fire blazed warmly, and she had just finished taking a shower.
Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated For All Books Updatesâ¦
She smelt divine.
As Edwin entered, the servants, sensing his relationship with Laura, greeted him warmly.
âMr.
Evans is here!
Laura looked up and saw Edwin, his black wool coat dusted with snowflakes.
She frowned slightly, wondering why he was there.
Edwin knelt down beside her, gently smoothing her damp hair.
âDry your hair and come with me for dinner at my parentsâ place.
â