Finally, at two in the morning, he released her.
Laura, turning away, silently cursed his insensitivity.
Edwin, holding her shoulders tenderly, tried to console her.
âItâs been so long, and I just couldnât stop.
I wouldnât be much of a man then, would I?â
Laura remained silent, unable to contest Edwinâs actions.
Content, Edwin held her close, coaxing her into sleep in his embrace.
Watching her curled up against him, he felt a deep fondness.
She was small, delicate yet resilient in his arms.
The following day, Edwin woke early to prepare breakfast and lunch for Laura.
He ate his own breakfast quickly before heading to the office, greeted by his secretary, Tina.
âMr.
Evans!â she exclaimed, his mood lifting further.
Settling at his desk, Edwin announced, âNotify everyone, each employee coming in today gets an extra bonus.
â
Tina, sensing his good spirits, remarked, âEveryone will be thrilled!
Youâre so kind, Mr.
Evans!â
Edwin, smiling warmly, instructed her, âFind a good wedding planner and a wedding dress designer.
Coordinate with Laura on this.
â
Tina agreed to handle it.
After she left, Edwin focused on his work until a call from Vanessa interrupted him.
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Her weary voice asked, âEdwin, are you marrying her?â
Displeased, Edwin responded with a warning, âVanessa, let this go.
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Despite her pleas and mention of her long-held feelings, Edwin remained firm, advising her to pursue her own path.
Edwinâs voice held a note of warning as he spoke to Vanessa.
âIf I were in your shoes, Iâd let this go.
â
Vanessa, agitated, countered, âBut what about my feelings? Iâve had feelings for you for years, Edwin.
Do they mean nothing?â
As Edwin leaned back in his chair, rubbing his forehead, he replied, âVanessa, thatâs something you have to deal with.
If you had told me about your feelings earlier, I wouldnât have entered into a business relationship with you.
We both have our own responsibilities; itâs better to choose a path that benefits oneself.
â
He was puzzled by Vanessaâs logic.
She was a strong woman; it was perplexing to see her lose her composure over emotions.