Bride to Be, Not Me

Chapter 3 "Was it you who forgot or me?" Janice's gaze was calm. Simon didn't feel sorry at all for slapping her. He was even picking on her now.

Back then, she had always been obedient to him. After getting off work, she would always act like a sweet and caring partner.

She worked hard to run the company. No matter how late it was, she would pick him up after business meetings.

She had done all this not only because of the bond they built after going through thick and thin for years together but also because of Simon's father, Hugh Fitzgerald.

The Smith family owed it to the Fitzgerald family. When Janice's mother passed away, Janice and Jacob had gone to their mother's tomb up the hill. Jacob had been so sad that he tripped and fell off the hill when they were on their way down.

Hugh had run down to help him without hesitation. However, Hugh had been too exhausted when he climbed up. He had fallen off the hill and died.

Since then, Simon's mother, Helena Mullins, would cuss at Janice whenever she saw her. She thought her family wouldn't have to suffer so much if Hugh hadn't tried to save Jacob.

Perhaps it was out of guilt or gratitude that Janice had been putting up with Simon's horrible attitude all these years. She wouldn't argue with Simon about where to keep the money she had made.

In the end, Simon took her as a pushover because of how obedient she had been. He had never seen Janice's true colors. In reality, both of them could hold the reins, and she was never meant to be controlled by anyone.

"You even have the nerve to speak to me in this manner now." Simon laughed as he sized her up. Then, he asked softly, "Is it because you know the boss?"

Janice avoided his hand. She looked slightly reluctant. "Weren't you busy taking care of Amelia? There should be someone out there who cares about me."

Simon fell silent for a long while. "You're resenting me."

"I—"

"Simon, why are you still talking to this jinx? Wasn't it enough for you to cause someone's death? Will you only be happy to see our family fall apart?

my son says! Do you think your brother would still be alive and attending college if not for my

harsh voice came from outside the ward. She brought Sarah Fitzgerald, her daughter, who had just divorced, too. Sarah had always

know to talk about things at home. But you just had to argue with my brother in front of all the bosses. Why is it that our

now because of Simon. They thought Janice knew a bit about crocheting and used the

drove fancy cars and lived

gone, they still had the connections. People would help Simon in his career for the sake of Amelia.

that this had happened, Helena couldn't wait for Simon to break up with a

sister. "Can you stop talking about the past? Dad saved Jacob on

to happen. Also, don't meddle

also smart. His smartness was his weapon, and as lethal as it was to others, lethal was it to himself, too—he was too sensitive sometimes

so she

said, "Don't contact Prosper Stitch Group on

name

that? I said I'd marry you. You have my words. You'll be Mrs. Fitzgerald, and I'll

her eyes without saying a

her teeth. She was surprised to hear that Simon wanted to marry

thought of how Simon, whom she had once looked down on,

left after a few years. So

was used to living a good life. She would never go back to another day of working like a robot. Then, as if she had thought of

Janice went inside the house first. She wasn't in a good

"Ms. Smith?"

ahead with your

living room and raised

did not live together. He always had to go on business trips, so his house was

that she lived in was bought half a year ago. She