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

a pause, he added, "You should at

"So far, I don't see any.

at her, took a sip of water,

again. "If I move

clean the master bedroom. You can take

always considerate, always putting her

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

and nodded.

...

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

en

phone for a bit, then transferred him a

Edward took

apartment, it wasn't much different from before. That was until his gaze landed on the trophies and certificates displayed in her

of the souvenirs missing?"

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

first win. I gave one to a fan yesterday and forgot to replace it,"

trinkets. The only things that truly mattered were