Chapter 2305 “Cecilia called this morning, telling us to prepare a big gift for our special guest!” he said.


    Edwin pulled out a pack of cigarettes and offered one to Waylen.


    Waylen nced toward the vi, whispering, “Just don''t let Rena catch us. She keeps a close eye on me. Ah, being handsome has its drawbacks; wives tend to be extra vignt.” Edwin listened, knowing his uncle was only partly serious.


    Waylen often joked about his wife''s strictness, but deep down, he actually quite enjoyed it.


    Laura, however, took his words to heart, pondering whether she should allow Edwin more leeway with smoking, provided he wouldn''t smoke like a pipe.


    Her eyes shone with contemtion. Edwin, noticing this, lightly touched her head.


    “Don''t take everything Uncle Waylen says to heart.


    He''s just joking!” he advised.


    Laura''s cheeks warmed with a slight blush.


    Just then, Alexis emerged, followed by someone unexpected-Leonel Dous.


    Edwin was taken aback.


    Leonel’s return was a surprise.


    Ang''s Library Edwin was taken aback. Over the past few years, Leonel had rarely returned.


    They hadn''t crossed paths in two or three years already.


    Their contact had been asional, and Edwin was aware of Leonel’s thriving life abroad, well-regarded on some financial institution where everyone admired him.


    He gestured lightly to Laura, indicating she should go and join Alexis.


    Edwin took the initiative and called Leonel himself.


    “Back for a visit?" Leonel nodded, stealing a nce at Alexis before making his way over.


    Waylen, feeling a bit uneasy, excused himself, leaving the two men to converse, and went inside.


    Once they were alone, Edwin offered Leonel a cigarette.


    Leonel lit it and took a leisurely drag. With the smoke swirling around, he asked, “Are you nning to marry her? Have you thought it through?” Edwin didn''t offer a direct response.


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