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.

just let Barbara in and hurried over. "Mr. Moore, Ms. Smith just had some of

Threw up?

over the toilet, dry heaving. She looked pale and

gently patted

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

the flavor always

doctor to check on you." Edward

with her. I just

you sure? If you're not feeling well,

got it." She pushed him toward the door. "Go on. I

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

doesn't like seafood chowder," Edward

no idea. I won't make it again. I'll

chowder because Edward liked it and she thought it would be good

emerged from the bathroom, Barbara fussed over her. "Go lie down and rest. You

right to rest when Edward's mother was

to the bedroom, tucked her into bed, and pulled the curtains shut. "Get some rest. My

any sleep. His insistence on her

smiled. "Why are you always so

"This isn't me being 'good'-this is just normal. You only think it