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.

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

Threw up?

the bathroom, where he found Janice over the toilet,

He gently patted her

fine. That seafood chowder was too fishy. I've never liked the

about the flavor

the doctor to check on

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

feeling well, you need to speak up. Your

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

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

seafood chowder," Edward

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

Edward liked it and she thought it would

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

right to rest when Edward's mother

pulled the curtains shut. "Get some rest. My

getting any sleep. His insistence on her taking time off was meant to

up and smiled. "Why

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