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.

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

Threw up?

to the bathroom, where he found Janice over the toilet, dry heaving. She looked

happened?" He gently patted her

moment to catch her breath. "I'm fine. That seafood chowder

the flavor always seemed a little off

get the doctor to check on you." Edward

mom's here. You should spend time with her. I just can't stand the smell of the chowder. It's not

you're not feeling well, you need to speak up. Your health comes

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

about the incident from Laura and was visibly worried. "What happened? I bought some food. Let's see if there's anything she can

like seafood

idea. I won't make it again. I'll cook something

made the chowder because Edward liked it and she thought it would be good for Janice too. She hadn't expected

fussed over her. "Go lie down and rest. You

right to rest when

didn't seem to care. He led her to the bedroom, tucked her into bed, and pulled the curtains shut.

been working non-stop lately and barely getting any sleep. His insistence on her taking time off was meant to help her

up and smiled. "Why are you always so

'good'-this is just normal. You only think it isn't because of what you were used