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.

and consuming, leaving her breathless. His movements were

skin and the way his touch lingered... For a moment, she felt herself slipping,

Janice had to take a deep breath. Her chest rose and fell as she tried to steady herself. Then, she glared at

arrived at

unpack

clothes, a video call from Barbara popped

are you doing?" Barbara asked, noticing Edward hanging up

put her things

eyebrow. "Wait... This is your place, isn't it? Are you

Edward

then lowered her voice.

"Yeah."

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

needs to be

of, and an abortion

and I are very open-minded, so if anything happens,

suddenly

Pregnancy?

reached that stage yet. But even if they had and if Janice ever got

of relief. "Alright then. I won't bother

the call. A few minutes later, Janice returned to the room. She didn't have much, so unpacking

my mom," Edward said, handing her a

She immediately understood what