Bride to Be, Not Me

Chapter 172

Edward's dominance was impossible to refuse. He was firm yet never

overbearing.

Janice chuckled. "Then how should I repay you?"

"Just stay with me. That's enough."

He took her hand and led her into the car. As they drove toward his place, Janice gazed out the window. More than half a year had passed. She had left her past behind, found new work, and now... she had Edward by her side. It felt like everything in her life had changed.

Suddenly, the partition between the front and back seats lowered.

Before she could react, a hand cupped her cheek, turning her face toward him.

"Kiss me."

Janice stared at him in disbelief. Did Edward really just say that?

She froze for several seconds before finally forcing herself to lean in, pressing a soft kiss against his cheek.

She blinked. "Now, what about you?"

The moment the words left her mouth, she felt a sudden weight press against her -Edward.

hers, deep and consuming, leaving her breathless. His movements were intense

his touch lingered... For a moment, she

Janice had to take a deep breath. Her chest rose and

they arrived at

helped unpack her

he was hanging up her clothes, a video call from Barbara popped up on Edward's phone. Janice quickly stepped out

doing?" Barbara asked, noticing Edward

put her things away,"

is your place, isn't it? Are you two living

up, Edward

exchanged a glance with Robert and then lowered her

"Yeah."

me. You'd better not be reckless, alright? If a pregnancy ever happens, don't try to handle it on your own. You have to tell

needs to

and an abortion is

are very open-minded, so if anything happens, you must let us know Got it?" Barbara said, her tone

He suddenly

Pregnancy?

they had and if Janice ever got pregnant, he

Barbara finally let out a sigh of relief.

returned to the room. She didn't have much,

Edward said, handing her

and found an old emerald bracelet inside. She immediately understood what it meant. Without hesitation, she shut the box. "I can't