Give me some time to mull it over."

He was more than willing to grant her that space.

With a nod, he agreed, "Alright, I'll give you the time you need.

But that doesn't mean we should stop going on dates."

Laura curiously inquired, “What's the reasoning behind that?"

Edwin playfully nudged her with his straight nose, causing her to turn her face away as she let out a soft, amused chuckle.

She held a soft spot for him.

And he always had a way of knowing.

Laura bit her lip, steering the conversation in a different direction.

"The snow has stopped. I'd like to head home."

Edwin planted a gentle kiss on her lips and replied, “Sure thing!

Have breakfast with me, and then I'll escort you back."

Following his request, he dialed the front desk to order breakfast for two. As the waiter rapped on the door, Edwin found himself passionately locked in a kiss with Laura by the window. He had refrained from fully indulging last night, and until then, his ardor still burned brightly. Laura playfully evaded his kisses, casting a somewhat pitiful glance his way.

The persistent knocking at the door eventually forced him to release her.

After they enjoyed their breakfast, he offered her a ride home, and miraculously, his car roared to Life.

Laura, not one to be easily fooled, turned her head away.

Her eyes were slightly red, resembling those of a timid rabbit.

Edwin leaned in, whispering tenderly, “This car can be quite temperamental at times. It's acting up. Should I consider getting a new one?"

He was skilled at persuasion, and Laura's heart inevitably softened.

A woman's heart could indeed be swayed by persistence, and after a night shared with Edwin, her thoughts began to waver.