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?

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

gently patted her

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

about the

check on you." Edward looked

You should spend time with her. I just can't

not feeling well, you need to

pushed him toward the door. "Go

the incident from Laura and was visibly worried. "What happened? I bought some food. Let's

doesn't like seafood

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

thought it would be good

fussed over her. "Go

It didn't feel right to rest

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

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

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

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