Bride To Be Not Me (Janice and Simon)

Edward's dominance was impossible to refuse. He was firm yet never

overbearing.

Janice chuckled. "Then how should I repay you?"

"Just stay with me. That's enough."

He took her hand and led her into the car. As they drove toward his place, Janice gazed out the window. More than half a year had passed. She had left her past behind, found new work, and now... she had Edward by her side. It felt like everything in her life had changed.

Suddenly, the partition between the front and back seats lowered.

Before she could react, a hand cupped her cheek, turning her face toward him.

"Kiss me."

Janice stared at him in disbelief. Did Edward really just say that?

She froze for several seconds before finally forcing herself to lean in, pressing a soft kiss against his cheek.

She blinked. "Now, what about you?"

The moment the words left her mouth, she felt a sudden weight press against her -Edward.

His lips crashed onto hers, deep and consuming, leaving her breathless. His movements were intense yet controlled, gentle but overwhelming.

The warmth of his breath against her skin and the way his touch lingered... For a moment, she felt herself slipping, losing control.

When he finally pulled away, Janice had to take a deep breath. Her chest rose and fell as she tried to steady herself. Then, she glared at him.

Right then, they arrived at Edward's villa.

Edward helped unpack her things.

As he was hanging up her clothes, a video call from Barbara popped up on Edward's phone. Janice quickly stepped out of the room.

"What are you doing?" Barbara asked, noticing Edward hanging up clothes.

"Helping Janice put her things away," he replied.

Barbara raised an eyebrow. "Wait... This is your place, isn't it? Are you two living together now?"

Without looking up, Edward answered, "Just cohabiting."

Barbara exchanged a glance with Robert and then lowered her voice. "Are you alone right now?"

"Yeah."

"Edward, listen to me. You'd better not be reckless, alright? If a pregnancy ever happens, don't try to handle it on your own. You have to tell your father and me.

"A woman's body needs to be taken

care of, and an abortion is terrible

for her health. Your dad and I are very open-minded, so if anything happens, you must let us know Got it?" Barbara said, her tone fulbof caution.

A vein pulsed at Edward's temple. He suddenly turned around. "Janice and I aren't irresponsible people."

Pregnancy?

They hadn't even reached that stage yet. But even if they had and if Janice ever got pregnant, he would never let her go through an abortion.

"Oh, good!" Barbara finally let out a sigh of relief. "Alright then. I won't bother you two anymore. Take care."

She ended the call. A few minutes later, Janice returned to the room. She didn't have much, so unpacking was quick.

"This is from my mom," Edward said, handing her a small box.

Janice opened it and found an old emerald bracelet inside. She immediately understood what it meant. Without hesitation, she shut the box. "I can't accept this."

Edward wasn't surprised by her reaction. "Then just leave it here."

Aside from the emerald ring, Barbara had placed all the other heirloom jewelry from her mother-in-law into the box-an old emerald bracelet, an emerald hairpin, and a women's signet ring. noveldrama

All are incredibly valuable.

"Want to go out for dinner?" Edward suggested.

Janice smiled. "Sure."

They went to change. Edward was quick. He finished first and waited by the door.

When Janice finally stepped out, he frowned slightly.

She hesitated. "Does it look bad?"

Edward shook his head. "No."

She looked too good.

She had taken the time to do her makeup, which subtly enhanced ber already stunning features. The elegant gray coat only made her look more refined and

breathtaking.

As he stepped down the stairs, something made him pause. Turning back, he reached out his hand.

Janice looked at it for a moment. Then, with a smile on her face, she placed her hand in his.