Bride to Be, Not Me

Chapter 171

What Edward had said was, "Let me be your boyfriend," and not "Be my girlfriend."

That small distinction didn't escape Janice's notice.

She stood up, using him for support as she wrapped her arms around him. Tilting her head up, she asked, "Is that okay?"

Edward's heart had never raced like this before.

No matter how intense a business deal was, he had always remained composed, convinced that nothing in this world was worth losing sleep over. But with just that one soft, playful question from Janice, he surrendered completely.

His gaze turned impossibly gentle. "Yes. Whatever you want."

Even he didn't fully understand it.

There hadn't been any grand, dramatic moments between them—yet their constant, almost daily, encounters had etched her into his mind. It felt like being with her every day was simply the right thing to do.

Breakfast was served, and they sat across from each other, but Edward barely ate. Instead, he looked up and asked, "Do you want to move in here? Or should I move in with you?"

Janice blurted out, "Isn't that too fast?"

luxury of years of slow progress. Besides, I just want us to have a chance to learn each other's habits. Do you think I'm the kind of guy

pause, he added, "You should at least know my

thought for a moment. "So far, I don't see any. Except... maybe you don't talk

glanced at her, took a sip of

again. "If I move in..... I'll still stay in the

recovered quickly. "I'll have someone clean the master bedroom. You can

was always considerate, always putting

cutlery. "Then... will you

smiled and nodded. "Of

...

her saying he was back in university. Janice was speechless. Why did people keep

en

a bit, then transferred him

took a

until his gaze landed on the trophies and certificates displayed

is one of the souvenirs missing?"

casually pulled open a drawer. Inside was a small pile of brooches shaped

them. The one on display was from my first win. I gave one to a fan yesterday

meaningless, just decorative trinkets. The only