The mirror reflected her answer.
When she returned downstairs, Edwinâs gaze lifted to her.
Laura was dressed in a purplish-pink-colored dress and a white long down jacket, exuding purity and charm.
She quietly asked the servants to prepare a gift she could present to the Evans.
Edwin waited silently as the servant handed him an air-freighted fruit basket.
After that, he openly held Laura as they walked out, switching to holding her hand when she expressed concern about propriety.
Laura had little choice but to comply, whispering as they got into the car, âIâll drive.
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Edwin, with an almost-smiling expression, placed the fruit basket in the trunk and closed it.
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âWhy, worried about me?â he asked.
Laura didnât reply, and just sat in the driverâs seat.
Edwin, still holding the car door, whispered softly, âIâm not that tired yet.
Iâll drive.
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But Laura refused to move.
Edwin observed her for a moment before laughing suddenly.
âYouâre acting just like a wife.
â
Lauraâs cheeks turned a light shade of red.
âIâm worried about you.
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You shouldnât make fun of me like that.
â
Her gentle rebuke only made her more endearing to Edwin.
He wished he could take her somewhere secluded to tease and please her without end.
Yet, he also wanted to spend this night with her and their families.
Resigned, Edwin settled in the passenger seat, watching Laura drive skillfully.
He asked softly, âWhen did you learn to drive? Iâve never seen you behind the wheel.
â
Laura replied, pressing her Lips together, âI learned at 18 but never really liked driving.
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Edwin nodded in understanding.
At a red light, he reached out to hold her hand, but Laura gently pulled away.
âIâm driving!â