Bride To Be Not Me (Janice and Simon)

"Get some rest. I'll call the doctor," Edward said.

Janice was startled by his sudden appearance and grabbed his wrist. "What are you doing back?"

"I'm done with work, so I came home." He gave her a once-over. "What happened to you?"

"I'm fine. I've just been feeling nauseous. The doctor said..." She paused. "I haven't been eating regularly. I just need rest. But how can I rest right now?"

"Are you sure?"

"Of course." Janice forced a smile. "I take my health seriously, you know? If something were seriously wrong, I'd be the first to get treatment. Why would I lie to you?"

"Take a rest, then. My parents are coming soon. They can keep you company." "What?" She blinked. "Your parents are coming to Greenfield City?"

"Yeah. My dad's taking a break from work. Since you'll be resting at home too, having them nearby will be better. They can check in on you, and I'll feel more at ease."

"Nearby?" Janice thought for a moment. "Why don't they just stay at your place?"

"That wouldn't be convenient. And I don't want you feeling uncomfortable."

After all, there could be generational differences. Edward didn't want Janice to feel awkward around his parents.

She got up. "Let's talk about this at home."

With that, she grabbed her bag and tucked the test results inside.

...

Back home, Janice freshened up and went straight to bed.

Knowing she wasn't feeling well, Edward didn't disturb her. He grabbed a late- night snack before turning in himself.

The next morning, she was the first to wake up. When Edward woke up and didn't see her, he found her in the bathroom, vomiting.

"What's going on? Didn't the doctor prescribe anything?"

When she finally stood up, he frowned. "You need to be admitted to the hospital."

Janice waved him off, then perked up at a sound. "Is that my phone? Can you grab it for me?"

Edward sighed. "Where is it?"

"In my bag, I think." She barely finished speaking before another dry heave hit her.

He strode to the couch, grabbed her bag, and hurriedly rummaged through it. In his rush, a folded paper slipped out. He picked it up, along with the phone, but froze when he saw the words "ultrasound report" printed on the paper.

Edward's heart skipped a beat. Without thinking, he unfolded it. The moment he saw the contents, his mind went blank.

Just then, Robert and Barbara arrived. They walked in to find their son standing there, stunned.

"Ed, what are you doing?"

In the bathroom, Janice suddenly slumped to the floor.noveldrama

Barbara rushed over with Laura to help Janice up while Robert glanced at the paper in Edward's hands.

Robert's eyes widened in disbelief.

Pregnant?

He snatched the test result and strode

to his wife, pulling her et to show her. The coupleet

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into stunned silence.

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Everyone was stunned by the news. Then, the shock turned into excitement.

But Edward was the first to recover. He strode into the bedroom, closing and locking the door behind him.

Robert and Barbara were left standing outside, completely baffled.

What was that about?

Inside, Edward stared at Janice, who was lying on her side.

"You're pregnant?" he asked.

Her eyes flickered.

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His gaze was calm, yet there was quiet intensity that made her uneasy. "Why didn't you tell me? Were you planning to keep itrom me and get rid of the baby secretly?"

That was Edward's first thought.