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!"

greeted Barbara politely before acknowledging Terry and Myra. "Hi, Mr. and

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

"Please take your seats. I made

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

a gentle smile and kept her poise. "Mrs. Moore, Mrs.

handkerchiefs. "I've always wanted one. Thank you, Ms.

knowing she was Shirley Olson. She reassured herself quietly,

me. Don't worry about my title or reputation. I'm younger than you, so it

thinking that Heidi was such a

asked, "Ms. Ryan,

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

the Gallaghers surely wouldn't look into the matter, especially the Moores,

huge place. She wouldn't be that unlucky

wasn't all that

calling Heidi urgently, but she silently rejected his call. This happened a few times until Barbara

chuckled uncomfortably and picked up

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