Bride To Be Not Me (Janice and Simon) novel Chapter 58

Chapter 58 

As the matriarch of the Moore family, Barbara’s commanding presence was undeniable. She stood in front of her children 

The eldest child, Calvin Moore, was from Robert Moore’s first wife, who passed away from illness at an everly age. After Barbara married into the Moore family, she became his stepmother and raised him as her own, evening his deep respect in return. 

The three children from the Moore family’s main branch were all outstanding never once bringing shame to her. However, when it came to their love lives. 

Barbara gave her three children a cold stare. The youngest among you is already 27. The ladies in Lakeshore Clly are constantly coming up with ways to set you up in blind date. I know you’re all tired of it, but I’m even more frustrated 

I don’t like to mag, but even if you at least brought home a same–sex partner, at least Lould silence those socialites and government officials. But look at all of you! It’s as though you’ve taken a vow of celibacy!” 

jamuny quickly retifiedber bra, saying respectfully. “Mrs. Moore, please calm doen.” 

“Calm down? How can I calm down?” Babara pointed at her three children. “Who’s tum is in itiis year you all need to go on blind dates! I don’t care what excuse you make. Calvin, Edward, you chim there’s an issue with your health, while Matilda, you say you’re asposal. 

“It doesn’t matter. You must finish all your matchmaking by the end of this year!” 

Gavin, Edward, and Marika were speechless. 

With atim ckp of her hand, Babara made her orders clear, and no one dared to refuse 

Calvin and Matilda simultaneously pointed at Edward and said, “It’s his tum this year, Mom ” 

Barbara blinked in surprise, “It’s your furn 

Edward nodded calmly. “Matilda went on a blind date last year 

Barbara turned pale with trastration as the lamented, “What did I raise you three for? venetored asked you to give money to us. And yet you can’t even handle something this simple? Are all three of you so 

to come back during holidays to see me and your father, and I’ve never 

capable?” 

It was the same reprimand every year, so the three siblings had long potten used to it. They quietly accepted the scolding without saying a word. 

“Edward, I’m talking to you! Why are you playing with your phone?” Barbara’s temper was truly terrifying when it flared sp 

Talward casually placed his phone face down on the table. “I’m wooing someone 

“Wooing someone?” Barbara passed, her eyes widening, “What? Wooing someone? A womani 

Edward shrugged. “Who else?” 

Barbara Immediately stood up. “Where’s she from? What’s her name? Do you haw a photo? 

Calvin’s expression darkened 

Edward was wooing someone? What nonsense! tie had to be making that up to avoid going on bind date. 

(Calvin’s worst fear came true when he heard Barbara say, “Since Matilda went last year and Edward is wooing a girl, looks like it’s your turn for the blind dates, Calvin.” 

Calvin was speechless. 

While Barbara stepped aside to take a call, Cahin grabbed Edward and wouldn’t let go. “You can’t mess with me like this.” 

“I’m not lying” 

“Do you really think I’ll believe that?” 

“As long as M 

Mom believes it, that’s enough.” 

Cabin sighed. “Dad!” 

Edward stared at Calvin as he stormed upstairs. He was still cattling at 31 years old? 

Meanwhile, on the balcony, Barbara was talking on the phone. “I’m still looking. But the other party lan’t responding and there’s not much I can do. 

“This batch of artifacts is almost finished, except for the restoration of the textile piece. Mr. Balfe and his wife have both collapsed Irena exhaustion, and none of the students are up to the tank We still can’t get in touch with Ms. Smith, who we saw last year. 

“I was wondering if you could use your father–in–Law’s connections to track her down?” 

Barbara browned. “I’ll ask around.” 

“Thanks so much I really appreciate it.” 

Barbara was one of the top calligraphy and antique restorers in the country. Apart from Calvin, everyone in the Maure family’s current generation worked in the antiques industry.