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?"

shortly," Barbara

"Yes."

kitchen, Barbara's expression shifted to

puzzled look, Janice assumed it was because Barbara wasn't thrilled about Edward being in the kitchen. She stood up

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

on her, which made her slightly

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

agreed quickly, changing the subject. "Janice, that artifact still hasn't been restored. I wanted to 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

even reached out to leading experts in textile restoration, but all of them claimed

the artifact was

risk damaging it with an improper restoration as even the smallest mistake could ruin the entire

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

to think. "Mrs. Moore, you're too generous. I have some vacation time coming up, so I can take care of

you working at Edward's company?"

taking vacation days," Robert said. "If you're tired, just take a break. As for what Barbara asked, don't stress over it. Work on

nodded repeatedly.

QUMS

restored,