He didn't react, just accepted it silently.

Lina, unable to bear looking at him, turned away. After a moment, she spoke up, her voice laced with suppressed emotion.

“Edwin, Laura is already struggling with mild depression. You didn't just play with her emotions. You pushed her to the brink. You can move on easily, but have you thought about Laura? For someone as headstrong as her, do you know how long it will take her to recover from this relationship? Her mother was indeed vile and hurt you and your parents, but what had she done wrong? And she's already endured so much as a child. Why add to her pain?" Lina's voice trailed off.

“You didn't her around, and so we took her away. But what you've done—"

Edwin, touching his cheek, looked towards the villa and whispered softly, "I want to see her."

Lina's resolve was clear.

"Dylan informed me you've broken up. It's over, so let's not dwell on it. You've already started seeing others, haven't you?"

Her gaze was sharp as she looked at Edwin, adding softly but firmly, “Even if you did have genuine feelings, you know your parents would never accept her. I doubt Laura is that significant in your heart.

That young lady, Miss Smith, you met today seems nice. I've heard she's a capable woman. Just let go, Edwin."

As she spoke these words, a wave of sadness washed over her.

While she didn't want to oppose her daughter's happiness, she also understood the potential challenges a relationship with Edwin would bring.

Lina knew if Edwin had truly loved Laura, he wouldn't have ended things so abruptly or agreed to a blind date.

Turning to leave, Lina felt Edwin's hand on hers.

“I just want to see her," he implored.

Lina shook her head gently.

“It's better to end it completely. It's best for both of you."

She then opened the door and stepped inside, leaving Edwin alone with his thoughts.

Standing there, Edwin felt a sense of loss. He pondered why, after his true identity was revealed, he felt compelled to see her. Was it to explain? To offer comfort? What purpose would it serve?

Edwin was a man who always acted with intention, but this time, his actions seemed to defy his usual Logic.

He knew coming here might jeopardize the blind date, yet he felt compelled to see Laura.