Chapter 112 "Like you said, they're just rumors."

Jacob seemed a little disappointed. "Oh, okay."

He realized he had taken a liking to Edward, whom he had only met twice.

At least, Edward seemed more reliable than Simon, and he looked like he was capable of protecting Janice.

Edward sat in his Bentley by the roadside. He looked up casually and immediately spotted Janice, who donned a white coat and black boots that day. Her slightly wavy hair bounced as she braved against the winter breeze to walk to him.

Janice was pretty all the time, and he did not hide his admiration for her. After she joined him in the car, he asked, "Did you dress up today?"

"You said you'd have guests over tonight, didn't you? I ordered some gifts for your mom and aunt too, and I picked them up just now."

Edward lowered his gaze with a smile. "Alright."

The car drove off toward the Moore residence.

At 5:30 pm, Emma arrived at the Moore residence and wrapped Barbara in an enthusiastic hug. "Gosh, Mrs. Moore! It's been a while!"

acknowledging Terry and Myra. "Hi, Mr.

the nines. She had put extra effort into her makeup that day. She chirped, "Hi,

said, "Please take your seats.

with Terry. Meanwhile, Emma wouldn't let go of Heidi's hand. "Didi is too busy lately, or she would've come up with new crochet products for both of you, Mr. and Mrs.

and kept her poise. "Mrs. Moore,

Barbara accepted the handkerchiefs. "I've always wanted one. Thank you, Ms. Ryan." Heidi wondered why Barbara had addressed her

that Barbara could be showing respect after knowing she was Shirley Olson.

held Barbara's arm. "Mrs. Moore, drop any formalities when you're with me. Don't worry about my title or reputation. I'm younger than you, so it

that Heidi was

Myra asked, "Ms. Ryan, have you

"Well... I've just returned to the country. I wanted to offer Edward some help in his company, but I ran into some

into the matter, especially the Moores, who kept

be that unlucky to run into

Heidi wasn't

silently rejected his call. This happened a few times until Barbara asked, "Why aren't you picking

uncomfortably and picked up

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