Swiftly grabbing a coat, he draped it over Laura and secured it in place.

Laura, resisting, shook her head.

"I don't want to go out!"

In an unexpected turn, Edwin took her hand and led her outside, leaving Olivia staring in disbelief. This scene was unprecedented--her brother, typically distant from women, now holding Laura's hand!

Lina was in a state of panic.

She was on the verge of releasing Peter when he chose the worst moment to vomit, staining both of their clothes.

Stomping her feet in anger, Lina thought about tossing him into the chilly snow outside.

Was this old man intentionally causing havoc?

Olivia quietly trailed Edwin and Laura.

Edwin guided Laura into the car; as she struggled to step out, he obstructed the door.

"What's holding you back from going out?"

Biting her lip, Laura retorted, “Are you out of your mind? There are plenty of servants at my home; they'll all see us!"

Edwin stared into her eyes and said, "I've ended things with Vanessa Smith. The wedding's off."

Laura averted her gaze uncomfortably.

Whether a wedding occurred or not held Little significance for her.

Choking up, Olivia whispered, “Edwin, are you deliberately making things difficult for me? Whatever we had ended a long time ago!"

“Just wanted to catch the lantern show," Edwin replied, shutting the car door.

Circling around to the driver's side, he shot a quick glance at Olivia, signaling her to hop in.

In a daze, Olivia tiptoed into the car and, after a while, tentatively asked, "You two were together?"

Edwin locked the doors.