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?"

be here shortly," Barbara answered. "Are

"Yes."

Barbara's expression shifted to one of

look, Janice assumed it was because Barbara wasn't thrilled about Edward being in the kitchen. She stood up and said, "Mr. and Mrs. Moore, please

down. "Just stay here. I'm curious, though... Can he

felt Robert's gaze on her, which made her slightly uneasy. "I've never had

Robert's expression softened. "There's no need to be nervous. Please, make

Barbara 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 professional rate. I truly don't want to burden you, but I'm at

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

of the artifact was truly one of a

risk damaging it with an improper restoration

Barbara was particularly concerned, and

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

Edward's company?"

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.

repeatedly. "Yes,

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she was eager to have the artifact restored, Barbara didn't want to push Janice too