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?"

"Adult relationships don't have the 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 who'd

he added, "You

far, I don't see any. Except...

glanced at her, took a sip of water, and

I move

the master

always considerate,

down her cutlery. "Then... will you help me

and nodded. "Of

...

returned home, Jacob had already messaged her saying he was back in university. Janice was speechless. Why did people keep

en

the phone for a bit, then transferred him a

Edward took a

wasn't much different from before. That was until his gaze landed on

one of the

walked over and casually pulled open a drawer. Inside was a small

my first win.

decorative trinkets. The only things that truly mattered were the trophies