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. "Are

"Yes."

kitchen, Barbara's expression

the kitchen. She stood up and said, "Mr. and Mrs. Moore, please relax. I'll go check on

"Just stay here.

which made her slightly

no need to be nervous. Please, make

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 it was beyond repair. It

artifact was

with an improper restoration as even the smallest mistake could ruin the

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

you're too generous. I have some vacation time coming up, so I can

at Edward's company?" Robert asked.

don't worry about 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 it when you have time Just don't let it

repeatedly. "Yes,

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was eager to have the artifact restored, Barbara didn't want to