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.

Smith just had

Threw up?

where he found Janice over the toilet, dry

He gently

catch her breath. "I'm fine. That seafood chowder was too fishy.

always disliked them. Something about the flavor always

check on you." Edward looked

her. I just can't stand

well, you need to speak up. Your

I got it." She pushed him toward the

visibly worried. "What happened? I bought some food. Let's see if there's

seafood chowder,"

idea. I won't make

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

bathroom, Barbara fussed over her. "Go lie down and rest. You look pale after

didn't feel right to rest when Edward's mother was

care. He led her to the bedroom, tucked her into bed, and pulled the curtains shut. "Get some rest. My mom's not picky

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

the blanket up and smiled. "Why are you always so good to

just