His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

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!”

her gloomy expression to a mask of sweetness and obedience as she entered

to see you!”

from his eyes, replacing it with a genial smile, “Ah,

specially made for you with my own

table and presented the bowl to Barry, This hearty dish is best for when you’re feeling down; it nourishes the body and calms the mind. Grandpa, please have a taste.”

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

good

this considered good

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,

married, I doubt it will take few years before the whole Fairhaven group falls

right. I knew you

something else I haven’t told you, fearing it would

worse at this point? Just tell

to the coffee table, pulling out a document hidden from under the tray “Grandpa, take a look at this”

as he briefly scanned it quickly, his eyes widened in disbelief at the medical report in front of him,

Abernathy family has mental issues?”

“Yes, grandpa.”

In fact, she has severe autism. Simply put, she has mental illness. We were classmates in junior high, and back then everyone would talk behind her back and call her an idiot, or a simpleton. She didn’t

always felt something was off about that girl. She’s in her early twenties but acts like a child. It turns out her mind is troubled Elspeth left nothing but a defective seed! She’s gone,

so furious he could hardly breathe, coughing and puffing,

patted his back, “Grandpa, calm down, your health is important!”

brother know about

He knows everything”

that their children will inherit this illness? I truly don’t understand

fooled by Marilla’s innocent appearance. He’s had his fill of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain boiled rice,

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!” “Grandpa, that

the old man, taking his trembling hand into hers, soothing him, “If you abruptly go

it’ll surely lead to an uproar He’s also on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding with outsiders, ultimately our family will be at a loss.”

thoughtful granddaughter, you’ve always had a knack for warming your granddad’s heart, Barry said with a sigh of relief, his voice a blend of anxiety and affection.

find a moment to have a talk to her,” Edith replied softly, her

love, couldn’t help but worry. “What if you can’t persuade that girl?”

it will sever their ties once and for all, Edith said, a mischievous curve playing on her lips. “Just wait and see,”

rest, Marilla returned to her normal study life.

had gone through, the orderly environment suggested that no storm was too fierce

witnesses at the scene of the incident, the school, under pressure from the influential Fairhaven Group, remained tight–lipped about Marilla’s identity and her ordeal as a hostage.

had forged a peaceful life

built a pristine and flawless ivory tower to shelter his girl, who was like a delicate flower in a greenhouse.

what he didn’t

night was like a barely visible crack

might end just

like a spider web casting over the sky, eventually covering the entire greenhouse, shattering

her as if she were

learned to disguise her feelings, locking herself in the steber upon

noticed anything unusual.

was her paintings, which became increasingly dim and enigmatic, more and more beyond