His current state revealed his heartache.

She couldn't help but ask, "Do you really like Laura that much?"

He hummed in agreement.

Olivia, looking at him, said softly, "If you like her, I like her too."

He patted her head.

They arrived at the Garcia house around 8 PM.

Peter and Lina were in the Living room when Edwin and Olivia arrived.

Peter, always ready with a joke, teased, “You're visiting us early in the morning and late at night. What's the special occasion? It's not time for New Year's greetings yet, Edwin."

Edwin turned to Olivia.

"Stay here and chat with Mr. and Mrs. Garcia," he said.

Olivia nodded in agreement.

Edwin then went upstairs directly to Laura's room. Peter, a bit annoyed, cautioned, “Don't overdo it, boy. You're not officially a couple yet..."

Olivia, still clinging to Peter's arm, looked up at him with big eyes.

"Grandpa Peter, I'm still hungry," she said.

Feeling sorry for her, Peter went to prepare some food, grumbling about Edwin's irresponsibility.

“Such an irresponsible brother!

Leaving our little Olivia hungry like this! Don't follow his example," he told her.

Olivia, delighted, buzzed around him happily as he expertly prepared his specialty dish.

Meanwhile, Lina continued her knitting, sighing at how easily Edwin could always outsmart them.

Upstairs, Edwin entered Laura's room without knocking.