After Terry learned about Shirley's existence, he had been wanting to meet her. However, her true identity remained a mystery, carefully hidden by the International Crochet Union.
Barbara could hardly contain her excitement. "Are you absolutely certain that Ms. Smith, Shirley, and Edward's girlfriend, Janice, are all the same person?"
"I heard her admit it myself," Calvin replied. "She even showed me her certificate. Edward and Matilda have known for a while."
At that moment, Terry quickly grabbed his phone and sent Edward a message on WhatsApp.
Terry: "Edward, is your girlfriend really Shirley?"
Edward: "Yes."
Terry let out a long breath.
After a moment's thought, he typed again.
"Would you be open to having a meal together? Bring Ms. Smith along."
Edward turned to Janice. "Do you want to go?"
He knew Terry wasn't the type to invite someone to dinner without a specific purpose. He was always busy with important matters.
Janice had already pieced it together. "Mr. Gallagher wants to talk to me about something, doesn't he?"
"Most likely. Otherwise, he wouldn't have specifically asked you to come along."
Spotting a shopping mall outside, Edward signaled to the driver. "Pull in here."
With that, the driver turned into the underground parking lot.
As Janice stepped into the elevator behind Edward, she asked, "Are we here to shop?"
Edward replied casually, "I want to buy you some clothes."
Thinking about the house he had already set up for her, Janice remarked, "You've already bought me so many clothes."
"But I haven't seen you wear any of them."
To Edward, that only suggested one thing—she didn't like them. If that was true, he figured it would be better for her to choose something herself this time. Ignoring her reluctance, he took her hand and led her straight to the women's fashion floor.
Edward selected a few outfits and handed them to her. "Go try these on."
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