Bride to Be, Not Me

Chapter 289

In a society governed by law, no one could just make someone disappear no matter how much of a nuisance they were. But some people buzzed around like flies, and it was enough to give anyone a headache.

"I understand," Edward said.

Sensing something off in his tone, Janice looked at him. "What's wrong?"

He had insisted she take two days off, so she had no choice but to stay home with him.

"Nothing," he replied.

Edward hated bringing up Simon around Janice. He had his pride, and part of him couldn't help but feel possessive.

Janice had spent years with Simon-far longer than she had been with Edward. The thought of all they had shared was something he hated acknowledging.

"It's just work. I need to make a call," he said before walking away.

He stepped out onto the balcony, closed the door behind him, and dialed Marie's number. After a brief conversation, he hung up and headed back inside.

"My mom's coming over. Do you want..."

Edward stopped mid-sentence when he realized Janice wasn't in the study.

Barbara in and hurried over. "Mr. Moore, Ms. Smith just

Threw up?

to the bathroom, where he found Janice over

gently

took a moment to catch her breath. "I'm fine. That seafood chowder was too

about the flavor always seemed a little

check on you." Edward

"Your mom's here. You should spend time with her. I just can't stand the smell of the

you sure? If you're not feeling well, you need to speak up. Your

him toward the door. "Go on.

happened? I bought some food. Let's see if there's anything she can eat to settle her

seafood chowder,"

looked guilt-stricken. "Oh... I had no idea. I won't

thought it would be good for Janice too. She hadn't expected it to make

her. "Go

right to rest

and pulled the curtains shut. "Get some rest. My mom's

and barely getting any sleep. His insistence on her taking time

up and smiled. "Why

'good'-this is just normal. You only think it isn't because