Chapter 169

Janice's and Edward's eyes met. Janice asked first, "Why aren't you asleep yet?" "I can't sleep." "Insomnia?" "Yeah." She walked over and stood beside him. "What's on your mind?" Edward lowered his gaze, looking down at her. "Earlier, you said you missed me." Wait… He was still thinking about that? Janice tilted her head, absently pinching her earlobe. "Mm… Yeah, I did." "Then why didn't you call me? Not even once?" She frowned slightly. "Why would I call you?" Edward leaned back against the round table behind him, one long leg planted firmly on the floor. "How else was I supposed to know you missed me? If you had told me earlier, I would've come back sooner." "But… we're seeing each other now, aren't we?" She averted her gaze slightly. To her surprise, Edward reached out and gently grasped her wrist, guiding her to look at him. "Say it again." "What?" His lips curved slightly, but the quiet stillness of the night made his presence feel heavier, more intense. His voice