Edwin was left speechless.
Her voice softened.
âDonât ever forget that!â
He vividly remembered leaving her alone on a rainy night, moving out of their shared apartment, and vowing never to return.
She had spent that entire night in the rain, waiting for him to come back.
How could he possibly forget?
He was overwhelmed with guilt but knew it wasnât the place to show his emotions.
Eventually, he tenderly took her hand and whispered soothingly, âI wonât do that again.
Iâll never leave you behind again.
â
Laura remained silent.
Her eyes still held the same pure and innocent look they had ten years ago.
Overcome by emotion, Edwin couldnât resist kissing her right there in the crowded banquet hall, gazing at her Lovingly.
This display of affection infuriated Dylan.
Meanwhile, Olivia and Cecilia had taken their seats, with an empty seat beside them.
Dylan had secured this spot for 2 million.
He made his way over and sat down.
As expected, Olivia glanced at him.
She wasnât shocked.
With enough money, he could sit wherever he chose, but she hadnât anticipated he would actually go through with it.
She chose not to switch seats with her mother; it seemed unnecessary.
Dylan was very close to her.
His gaze lingered on her soft, glowing skin and her full figure.
He could also catch the scent of her perfume⦠Olivia browsed through the auction item pamphlet.
Noticing this, Dylan leaned in and murmured, âIs there anything you particularly like? Iâll buy it for you.
â
But she didnât respond.
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Ignoring his question, she didnât show any embarrassment but kept her focus away from him.
He hadnât been this close to her in a long while.
Eventually, Olivia shut the pamphlet and said calmly, âItâs pointless, Dylan.
I donât need anything.
Just stop it!â
Dylan had a good temper.
He didnât show any irritation and even thoughtfully adjusted the seat for her, mimicking the gestures of a devoted husband.
Naturally, she wasnât convinced.
Laura, sitting next to them, was taken aback.
She glanced anxiously at her husband, worried he might react poorly.
Edwin smoothed his trousers and said, âI donât want to see him, but thereâs only so much I can control!â
He turned her head away, instructing firmly, âDonât look at him again!â