Bride to Be, Not Me

Chapter 147

The man standing beside Barbara was clearly Edward's father-the resemblance between them was striking. Still, Janice didn't feel comfortable addressing him too casually.

Barbara smiled warmly and introduced them, "This is Edward's father. And this is Edward's girlfriend, Janice Smith."

Robert had already suspected as much and was quietly observing the young woman. At first glance, he was impressed.

She had an elegant appearance and a calm, steady presence. She wasn't impulsive or fidgety and spoke with confidence. Not bad at all.

"Hello," Robert greeted her.

Feeling a little nervous, Janice replied, "Hello, Mr. Moore. Please, make yourselves at home!"

With that, she turned toward the kitchen and called out, "Edward, your parents are here!"

The kitchen?

Barbara and Robert exchanged surprised looks, both of them clearly shocked that their son was in the kitchen.

Just then, Edward stepped out. "Please make yourselves comfortable. The food will be ready soon. Is Matilda coming?"

Barbara answered.

"Yes."

the kitchen, Barbara's expression shifted to

being in the kitchen. She stood up and said,

fine," Barbara interrupted, gently pulling her back down. "Just stay here. I'm curious, though... Can he

her, which made her slightly

"There's no need to be nervous. Please, make yourself at home. We're

ask if you'd have the time to take it on. Don't worry, I'll make sure you're properly compensated. You'll be paid at a professional rate. I truly don't want to burden

even reached out to leading experts in textile restoration, but all of them claimed it was beyond repair. It wasn't that they lacked

the artifact was truly one

willing to risk damaging it with an improper restoration as

Barbara was particularly concerned, and the higher-ups were equally invested

I have some vacation time coming up, so I can

at Edward's company?"

just take a break. As for what Barbara asked, don't stress over it. Work on it when you have time Just don't let it interfere with

repeatedly.

QUMS

the artifact restored, Barbara didn't want to