Chapter 2167 Laura watched him leave, her gaze Lingering.


    She wasn''t naive; she understood the undertones of Dn''s concern, yet their eight-year history had bonded them like family.


    Fresh from a breakup, she wasn''t ready to traverse the path of a new rtionship.


    Her apartment had sat empty for three months.


    Dn had kept it clean though, sparing her mother any hint of her recent split with “Nelson.” It was a detail Laura chose not to disclose.


    ‘Once home, Laura and Lina were alone together.


    Lina, setting down her bags, remarked softly, “Dn really looks out for you." Laura agreed.


    “He does; he''s very good to me.” Lina''s smile hinted at deeper implications.


    “You see what I''m saying.” ANGELA''SLIBRARY Laura wasn''t one for household chores but showed filial respect by brewing a fragrant tea. They settled on the dark leather sofa, sipping and chattingfortably.


    Lina contemted bringing up Mark and Cecilia but decided against it, sensing Laura''s emotional wounds were still raw and Likely didn''t expect to reconnect with Mark anytime soon.


    Instead, Lina shared news of her son''s life abroad, as well as his wife''s pregnancy.


    Laura offered a warm smile.


    “I''ll send a gift to my brother and his wife.” Lina waved off the gesture.


    “You always pick somethingvish. They''re well-off; save your money.


    We''ve set aside a dowry for you” Laura expressed her gratitude in a soft tone.


    Sensing Laura''s despondency, Lina attributed it to her ongoing battle with illness rather than emotional turmoil.


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    In her bedroom, Lauray in a fetal position, the pain of Lina’s words unearthing memories of a hoped-for wedding with a man now lost to her.


    She had once sketched out her dream wedding dress, only toter tear the drawing to shreds.