Chapter 2172 “Edwin is really dedicated to his work. I apologize for any inconvenience to Vanessa. We''ll speak to him.” The Smith couple, despite their initial displeasure, recognized their daughter Vanessa''s fondness for Edwin. They didn’t want to prematurely shut down this potential connection. So, they aligned with Mark''s conversation, speaking highly of Edwin and noting the simrities between him and Vanessa.


    “It''s beneficial for young people to sharemon interests,” they remarked.


    Mark, keen to keep the atmosphere light, quickly poured tea for them as the families continued their pleasant conversation.


    Meanwhile, Dn was acutely aware of Laura''s distress.


    He sensed her difort with the situation at the restaurant and, noticing herck of appetite, suggested as they got into the car, “Let''s go home and make something to eat. Everything here is too rich anyway.” Lina, too, guessed that Laura must be upset after encountering Mark and his family.


    She supported Dn''s idea.


    As they arrived at Dn''s vi, he instinctively wanted to offer Laura aforting hug, but she hesitated, cautious of Lina''s presence.


    However, Lina, as a mother, could sense that something was troubling her daughter.


    Laura had confessed her feelings for aman who didn’t feel the same way.


    With Edwin at a blind date earlier, Lina couldn''t help but wonder if he was the man Laura was referring to.


    The realization made her feel dizzy, her blood pressure rising.


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    The thought that Laura and Edwin might have had a rtionship unbeknownst to her left her reeling.


    Lina, grappling with her suspicions, maintained herposure and acted as if nothing was amiss. She escorted Laura to a guest room upstairs, ensuring she was settled before heading to the kitchen where Dn was cooking.


    Upon hearing her footsteps, Dn paused but remained focused on his task.


    Approaching Dn, Lina offered to help while casually inquiring, “You''re quite close to Laura, aren''t you? Did you know about her previous boyfriend? What kind of person was he?” Dn, who had initially intended to keep things under wraps, realized Lina was close to uncovering the truth herself.


    As he continued chopping, he revealed in a subdued tone, “You saw him today. He was on a blind date.” ‘After a moment, she voiced her thoughts.


    “But with the rtionships between our families, it''s hard to imagine Laura getting involved with Edwin. She''s not impulsive and is usually quite protective of herself.” Dn scoffed.


    His voice wasced with emotion as he snapped, “She fell for Nelson Steve, not Edwin Evans. Had she known who he really was, she wouldn''t have gotten involved. That bastard yed with her ‘emotions, and I have to be honest, Mrs. Garcia-that''s what happened.”