Chapter 2297 Cecilia, naturally tender-hearted, felt her defenses melt. She softly said, “Alright, Mark told you everything. Be happy with Edwin. I''L talk to Lina about formalizing the wedding date and everything else” Laura remained silent, crying in Cecilia''s embrace.


    She recognized Cecilia''s deep-seated pain, yet her eptance for Edwin''s sake was touching.


    Laura lingered, not wanting to leave.


    After a prolonged silence, Cecilia''s voice broke through softly.


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    ANGELA''sLIBRARY “If you feel guilty towards me, just stay with Edwin and never leave him.” She understood her son''s nature; once hemitted his heart, it was unchangeable.


    This was the only promise she sought from Laura.


    Tears filled Laura''s eyes as she nodded vigorously.


    “Iwill” Cecilia, her voice rough with emotion, wiped her own tears away.


    “Once you''re married, you''re my daughter too. Let''s forget the past.


    I have, and you must too.” Laura''s eyes brimmed with tears, reflecting her sorrow and gratitude.


    Suddenly, footsteps sounded from the stairwell. Edwin had arrived.


    Noticing their tears, he chose not to interrupt, instead stepping outside to smoke.


    When Laura emerged from the room, he wrapped an arm around her in aforting gesture, whispering softly, “Wait for me in the car.” With a nod, Laura leaned into his embrace for a moment.


    Edwin patted her back reassuringly, watching her descend the stairs before he entered his parents’ room. Cecilia, hiding her emotions, dismissed him briskly.


    “Go on, Edwin. Today we remember Zoey, not me.” A mix ofughter and tears escaped Edwin.


    He sighed, a lightness in his voice.


    “Okay, I''ll ask Dad toe and cheer you up.” Cecilia shot back yfully, “I''m perfectly capable of cheering myself up.”