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 yet controlled, gentle but

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

to take a deep breath. Her chest rose and fell as she tried

arrived

unpack her

from Barbara popped up on Edward's phone. Janice quickly stepped out of the

you doing?" Barbara asked,

her things away,"

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

looking up, Edward answered, "Just

and then lowered her voice. "Are you alone

"Yeah."

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

body needs to

an abortion

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

temple. He suddenly turned around. "Janice and I aren't irresponsible

Pregnancy?

if they had and if Janice ever got pregnant, he would never

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

mom," Edward said, handing her a

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