Bride To Be Not Me (Janice and Simon) novel Chapter 150

Even if it was all fake, those words still made Edwards' hand pause mid-meal. He raised his eyes and looked directly at Janice.

The other three family members noticed a shift in the atmosphere, but none of them said a word.

After a few seconds, Edward silently picked up some food and placed it on Janice's plate. His voice, usually calm and detached, softened without him realizing it. "Eat more."

Matilda, oblivious to the undercurrents in the room, clapped her hands in excitement. "Edward, your cooking is amazing!"

And she wasn't exaggerating. Edward's cooking was unexpectedly delicious.

It was proof that talented people excelled at anything they put their minds to.

After finishing a glass of wine, Matilda suddenly pulled out her phone and suggested, "Let's take a family photo!"

She turned, holding up her phone to capture everyone at the dining table. The entire family fit neatly into the frame.

Janice blinked and instinctively inched closer to Edward. Even so, the moment still felt unnatural—awkward, even.

But just before Matilda pressed the shutter, Edward suddenly reached out and grabbed Janice's hand, wrapping it securely in his palm.

The camera clicked.

"Let me see," Barbara said as she waved her hand.

Matilda passed her the phone.

"It looks great! I'm posting it on social media!"

Edward said nothing and simply continued eating.

It wasn't until after the meal that he happened to glance at Matilda's post. His eyes lingered on the group photo for a long time before he quietly saved it to his phone.

Then, he opened his social media for the first time in ages. He uploaded the photo without adding a single caption.

Just like that, the very first post on his private account was made.

When Janice saw it, she was stunned. She turned her head and looked at the man who was making tea.

"Edward."

He glanced up. "Hm?"