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.

crashed onto hers, deep and consuming, leaving her breathless. His movements were intense yet controlled,

and the way his touch

away, Janice had to take a deep breath. Her chest rose and fell as she tried to

arrived

unpack her

call from Barbara popped up on Edward's

you doing?" Barbara asked, noticing

her things

is your place, isn't it? Are you

Edward answered, "Just

then lowered her

"Yeah."

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

woman's body needs to be

and an

her health. Your dad and I are very open-minded, so if anything happens, you must let us know Got it?" Barbara

He suddenly turned around. "Janice

Pregnancy?

had and if Janice ever got pregnant, he would never let her

relief. "Alright then. I won't bother you two anymore. Take

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

from my mom," Edward said, handing her a small

it and found an old emerald bracelet inside. She immediately understood what