Bride To Be Not Me (Janice and Simon) novel Chapter 171

What Edward had said was, "Let me be your boyfriend," and not "Be my girlfriend."

That small distinction didn't escape Janice's notice.

She stood up, using him for support as she wrapped her arms around him. Tilting her head up, she asked, "Is that okay?"

Edward's heart had never raced like this before.

No matter how intense a business deal was, he had always remained composed, convinced that nothing in this world was worth losing sleep over. But with just that one soft, playful question from Janice, he surrendered completely.

His gaze turned impossibly gentle. "Yes. Whatever you want."

Even he didn't fully understand it.

There hadn't been any grand, dramatic moments between them—yet their constant, almost daily, encounters had etched her into his mind. It felt like being with her every day was simply the right thing to do.

Breakfast was served, and they sat across from each other, but Edward barely ate. Instead, he looked up and asked, "Do you want to move in here? Or should I move in with you?"

Janice blurted out, "Isn't that too fast?"

Edward chuckled. "Adult relationships don't have the luxury of years of slow progress. Besides, I just want us to have a chance to learn each other's habits. Do you think I'm the kind of guy who'd take advantage of you?"

After a pause, he added, "You should at least know my flaws."

Janice thought for a moment. "So far, I don't see any. Except… maybe you don't talk much."

Edward glanced at her, took a sip of water, and said nothing.

She hesitated before speaking again. "If I move in… I'll still stay in the guest room."

Edward was briefly stunned but recovered quickly. "I'll have someone clean the master bedroom. You can take that. I'll stay in the guest room."

He was always considerate, always putting her first.

Janice set down her cutlery. "Then… will you help me move?"

Edward smiled and nodded. "Of course."