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.

leaving her breathless. His movements were intense yet controlled,

his touch lingered... For

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

they arrived at Edward's

unpack

call from Barbara popped up on Edward's phone.

you doing?" Barbara asked, noticing

Janice put her things away,"

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

looking up, Edward

a glance with Robert and then lowered her voice. "Are you alone right

"Yeah."

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

needs

and an abortion is

I are very open-minded, so if anything happens, you must

temple. He suddenly turned around. "Janice

Pregnancy?

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

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

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

is from my mom," Edward said, handing her

old emerald bracelet inside. She immediately understood what it meant. Without hesitation, she shut the box.