Bride to Be, Not Me

Chapter 220

If Simon was infected, it wouldn't be good news for Elsie either.

A tense silence filled the car.

Elsie couldn't shake the unease creeping up her spine. She knew she needed to visit a specialized testing center that afternoon.

But after spending the entire day helping Simon register his company, it was already too late. She had no choice but to schedule an appointment for tomorrow.

"What are you doing?"

Simon's voice rang out as he stepped into the hotel suite, company registration papers in hand. Elsie stood by the window with her back to him, engrossed in scheduling her test appointment.

At the sound of his voice, she froze, her fingers trembling. In her panic, her phone slipped from her grasp and crashed onto the floor.

Simon's sharp eyes caught the text flashing across her screen-CDC Appointment Registration.

The CDC?

How dare Elsie...

hardened. "Do you

Burnett was talking about her check-up today, so

why exactly do you need to go to the CDC for a routine

variety of medical tests, Simon. If you took a moment to look into it, you'd know that. This kind of check-up is essential, and I've even scheduled one for

wealth, Elsie spoke to him so casually, showing not the slightest bit of respect. He had always despised this illusion of equality

you want, but don't drag me into it. I don't have time for

was perfectly fine. There was no need

show me your results when

froze, frustration rising just beneath the surface. "What do

security, nor had she ever needed to rely on a man. Though she wasn't born

endure it in silence like Janice, nor would she ever put on an act like

been deeply rooted in his chauvinistic ways, and now that he had

don't know your history.

any STDs? Since you're already getting tested, what's the big deal with showing me the results? Or is there something you're

stood frozen, watching as Simon closed the door