Bride to Be, Not Me

Chapter 278

Edward turned around. "Go lie down on the couch for a bit. It'll be ready soon."

"No." Janice's voice was husky and soft, dangerously seductive.

She wrapped her arms around his waist. "Edward, you look so good."

His hand paused in the middle of cutting vegetables. "You've told me before."

Janice tilted her head slightly, her gaze locked on him as if nothing else in the world existed. "I really, really like you."

Her feelings for Edward hadn't come out of nowhere.

When she left Refined Threads Co., she had to endure one of the darkest, most difficult periods of her life. And through it all, Edward had been there protecting her, never leaving her side. That kind of assurance... she had never felt it before.

She trusted him completely and without hesitation. She knew he would never hurt her and would always protect her.

Edward exhaled softly, giving up on cooking. Lowering his head, he placed a soft kiss at the corner of her lips and coaxed her, saying, "Be good. Go sit down, okay?"

But the next second, Janice stood on her tiptoes, wrapped her arms around his neck, and kissed him instead. She whispered, "But I don't feel like sitting right now."

That was all it took for Edward to abandon all restraint. Gripping her waist, he lifted her and carried her straight to the bedroom.

He washed his hands at record speed, then walked back into the room. He yanked off his tie and pinned her down before she could even sit up.

"Then how about I eat first and you eat after?"

laugh as she tugged at his shirt

Edward's gaze darkened.

Janice finally made her way-slowly and sluggishly-to the kitchen. Her cheeks were still flushed,

plating the

the kitchen doorway, tilting her head with a playful

balancing the dish in one hand

out

suddenly said, "When I have some free time, you

blinked, surprised. "Why do

to make your wedding gown

you'll go, that won't be until the next

smirk. "So, that means you're looking forward

She fell silent.

plate and cutlery and

fork while staring at him, still refusing

in defeat. "Fine. At least promise me you'll

the alcohol's effects still lingering, but she blinked at him blankly and mumbled, "Like... a teacher

Edward's gaze darkened instantly as if a had just ignited in his eyes.

that long since our last time... It's been like what,

sensing the danger, quickly changed the subject to the

you said

him.