Female NovelChapter 2202 She soon regained her composure and spoke in a subdued tone.
“I'm okay. In fact, I have a new boyfriend now, my agent, and he's really good to me.” Mark found it difficult to put his own feelings into words.
Ironically, on one hand, there was his own son, and on the other, the young girl to whom he owed so much.
ALL he could manage to say was, “That's good,” and then he tenderly ran his fingers through her glossy black hair.
She was pretty and petite, a type that Mark had never envisioned his brutish son being attracted to. It suddenly made sense why there had never been any genuine connection with Vanessa.
It seemed that Edwin's taste had been inherited from his father.
Outside, the snow continued to fall heavily, but within the confines of the apartment, warmth enveloped them.
As time passed, the issue was never raised again, and Mark chose not to broach the topic of compensation, realizing that it would be undignified and hurtful for Laura.
He simply kept her company, giving Laura the support and fatherly affection she had yearned for throughout her life.
‘When Mark left, it was nearly dawn.
Laura saw him downstairs. As Mark was getting into his car, he couldn't resist turning back and saying in a hushed tone, “Bring your boyfriend to meet me sometime. When you've decided to tie the knot, I'll take care of your dowry.” Laura nodded with a faint smile.
Outside, the winter cold had taken its toll, leaving Laura with a pale complexion and a red nose.Contents belong to NovelDrama.Org
Mark urged her to go back upstairs, but Laura insisted on watching Mark's car until it disappeared before returning indoors.
Once back in her apartment, she made herself a cup of coffee and finished all the pastries Mark had brought.
After that, she felt too full to sleep.
Sitting on the sofa, she turned on the TV.
The room was warm, and right in front of her was the cup Mark had used.
Suddenly, Laura began to see things in a more positive light. She felt that everything wasn't as bleak as it had seemed. She wanted to find a boyfriend and live a life...
Mark drove back home through the heavy snowfall.
As he stepped into the villa, Mark's hair and coat were dusted with snowflakes. Edwin, waiting at the door, approached him and asked in a hushed tone, “Did you go to see her?” Mark sneered, his frustration evident.
“You dare to ask that question?”