His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 695

Chapter 695

Edith stopped in front of them, revealing a sweet smile, putting on quite the show.

“Well, little Edith, how have you been keeping?” Gary asked with feigned concern on the side.

“Much better, thank you for asking. Uncle.”

“That’s good to hear. You’re the apple in the Fairhaven family’s eye. If something happened to you, it would pain your grandpa and your mom to death! Gary’s words were intended for Jareth’s ears.

Then, with a meaningful wink at Edith, Gary hummed a tune and walked away

“What are you doing here? Jareth’s gaze was icy as he stared her down.

I've brought some homemade ginseng tea for Grandpa, while it’s still hot.”

Edith batted her innocent eyes, “Jareth, you wouldn’t deny me the chance to serve Grandpa, would you?”

Jareth’s eyes narrowed as he lifted a finger, pointing it at her face with an oppressive force.

Without a word, his silence was more intimidating than any threat, causing Edith’s heart to race and her hands, holding the tray, to tremble slightly.

“Edith, I’m warning you, don’t play tricks. Otherwise, I’ll pull out that forked tongue of yours and chop off your treacherous legs. Just try if you don’t believe me.”

With those words, Jareth brushed past her and left with long strides.

Edith glared fiercely at the unshakable tall back of the man, atid bitterly gritted her teeth.

“Heh, then let’s just see!”

of sweetness and obedience

I’ve come to see

seeing his granddaughter, Barry momentarily cleared the gloom from his eyes, replacing

soup I specially made for you with my own

bowl to Barry, This hearty dish is best for when you’re feeling down; it nourishes the body and calms the mind.

you know I’m feeling down?” Barry took a spoonful, indeed feeling

in, I could see the concern in your face. There’s also an invitation on the table, is that for Jareth and Ms. Marilla’s engagement?”

is ambiguous, “It seems good news is

How is this

“I only have one grandson, and he’s being toyed with by that Abernathy girl! Completely bewitched by her! He’s practically handed her half of his fortune as the betrothal gifts, and giving it to her is the same as giving it to the Abernathy group. Hasn’t

they’re married, I doubt it will take few years before the whole Fairhaven

you are right. I knew you were

“Actually, there’s something else I haven’t told you, fearing it would only

could be worse at this

heart, Edith turned and walked to the coffee table, pulling out a document hidden from under the tray “Grandpa, take a

eyes widened in

the Abernathy

“Yes, grandpa.”

been hiding Marilla’s condition from you. In fact, she has severe autism. Simply put, she has mental illness. We were classmates in junior high, and back

acts like a child. It turns out her mind is troubled Elspeth left nothing but a defective seed! She’s gone, and yet she left behind her dimwit daughter to plague my precious

breathe, coughing and puffing, his face turning

back, “Grandpa, calm down, your health is

your brother know about this girl’s condition?

He knows everything”

wants to marry her? Has he lost his mind? Does he not fear that their children will inherit this illness? I truly don’t

gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain boiled rice, he

the armrest of his sofa, “The entire Abernathy family are a bunch of liars! They want to push their unwanted daughter into the Fairhaven group over my dead body! As long as I’m alive for one more day. I will not let that girl step a foot inside our door! I’ll go see Hamilton Abernathy first thing tomorrow morning and call off this engagement!”

into hers, soothing him, “If you abruptly go to Mr. Hamilton, the news will spread to big brother immediately.

surely lead to an uproar He’s also on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding with outsiders, ultimately our family will

relief, his voice a blend of anxiety and

to her,” Edith replied softly, her voice dripping with empathy. “With reason and emotions–I hope I can

in love, couldn’t help but

to Plan B–a bit harsher, perhaps even ruthless, but it will sever their ties once and for all, Edith

brief period of rest, Marilla returned to her normal

the school had gone through, the orderly environment suggested that no storm was too fierce to be calmed.

at the scene of the incident, the school,

had forged a peaceful life for

would have built a pristine and flawless ivory tower to shelter his girl, who

didn’t know was-

was like a

just like that.

over the sky, eventually

day, watching over her

in the steber upon returning home, focusing

hadn’t noticed

it was her paintings, which became increasingly

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