Edwin's grip tightened.

His gaze was unwaveringly intense.

“Just a moment, please."

Observing the tenacity of his hold, Lina's tone somewhat softened.

"It's better to address matters once and for all. Edwin, you should let go of her hand first. It's inappropriate for a man in a relationship like yourself to hold Laura's hand like that."

With evident reluctance, Edwin released her.

Laura cast a fleeting glance toward a nearby cafe and whispered, "Let's talk there. Five minutes. That's all you have."

A sigh of relief escaped Edwin's Lips.

Unperturbed by the brewing drama, Lina opted to bide her time in the car downstairs.

Edwin and Laura entered the cafe, where Tina took charge, arranging for coffee and inquiring about Laura's flavor preference.

The fact that they had Limited time together hung in the air.

Laura's Lips curled faintly.

“Anything will suffice."

Edwin made a choice.

“Fetch her a Frappuccino."

Tina efficiently tended to her duties elsewhere, granting them a secluded enclave of silence.

After an extended pause, Edwin finally spoke up.

"I'm sorry."

Laura's eyes welled with subdued emotion.

The person she had once deeply regretted causing pain was none other than Mark, and there sat Edwin, facing her and offering his remorse.