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...

"Do you think

misunderstood. Ms. Burnett was talking about her check-up today,

why exactly do you need to go to the

you'd know that. This kind of check-up is essential, and I've even scheduled one for you. It's all for your own benefit, after all," Elsie explained. Simon shot her

showing not the slightest bit of respect. He had

me into

perfectly fine. There was no need

sure to show me your results

beneath the surface. "What do you mean by that? Are you seriously questioning me

nor had she ever needed to rely on a man. Though

Simon's dismissive tone, she knew she could never endure it in silence like Janice, nor would she ever put on

deeply rooted in his chauvinistic ways, and now

know your

r, so how can I be sure you don't have any STDs? Since you're already getting

as Simon closed the door behind him. It took her a beat to shake herself free, and an