She approached her, asking, "Do you have a moment to talk?" Vanessa glanced at the grocery bag in Laura's hand, seeing the pork belly and other simple items.

She felt a sense of superiority, wondering if Edwin actually preferred such mundane things.

Laura sensed Vanessa's condescending attitude and saw no need for a conversation.

However, Vanessa blocked her way.

“Laura, you took Edwin from me.

Don't I deserve an explanation?"

Laura was taken aback by Vanessa's bold accusation.

She knew Vanessa was a skilled businesswoman, but her blatant distortion of the truth was unexpected.

Calmly, Laura replied, “If you missed your chance when it was right before you, how can you blame others?"

Caught off guard by Laura's response, Vanessa struggled to retaliate.

To her surprise, Laura then suggested, "There's a cafe across the street. We can talk there."

Vanessa's intentions were clear and malicious.

"Won't you invite me into your house?"

Laura responded frankly, "You're quite beautiful. I'd rather not bring a pretty woman home to possibly tempt my husband."

Vanessa's irritation flared again.

In the cafe, Vanessa petulantly ordered a coffee for Laura with extra an extra shot, but Laura refused it, mentioning her plans for pregnancy.

Vanessa's discomfort grew as she looked at the grocery bag and then the black coffee.

When Vanessa implied that Edwin should be providing Laura with a life of luxury instead of a simple one where she had to cook herself, Laura's response was serene and pure.

Laura's eyes sparkled with an innocence that was almost disarming.

"Dad has already provided all those things for me," she stated with a gentle earnestness.