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!”

to a mask of sweetness and obedience as she entered the

I’ve come to

gloom from his eyes, replacing it with

I specially made for you

on the table and presented the bowl to Barry, This hearty dish is best for when you’re feeling down; it nourishes

Barry took a spoonful, indeed feeling less heaviness in his chest.

as I came in, I could see the concern in your

“It seems good news is on

How is this considered

her half of his fortune as the betrothal gifts, and giving it to her is the same as giving it to

few years before the whole Fairhaven group falls under the

I knew you were bothered by

sighed, “Actually, there’s something else I haven’t told you, fearing

worse at this

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

took it with a puzzled look, and as he briefly scanned it quickly, his eyes widened in disbelief at the medical report in

Abernathy family has mental

“Yes, grandpa.”

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

off about that girl. She’s in her early twenties but acts like a child. It turns out her mind is troubled

was so furious he could hardly breathe, coughing and puffing, his face turning beet red.

“Grandpa, calm

brother know about this girl’s

He knows everything”

he still wants to marry her? Has he lost his mind? Does he not fear that their children will inherit this illness? I truly don’t understand him, could have any woman he desires. Why is he infatuated with

of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain boiled rice, he naturally can’t stop himself,” Edith said with a hint of disdain.

daughter into the Fairhaven group over my dead body! As long as I’m alive for

hand into hers, soothing him, “If you abruptly go

He’s also on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding with outsiders, ultimately our family will be at

sigh of relief, his voice a

Marilla and I have the bond of former classmates. I’ll find a moment to have a talk to her,” Edith replied softly, her voice dripping with empathy. “With reason and emotions–I

love, couldn’t help

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

of rest, Marilla returned to her

turmoil the school had gone through, the orderly environment suggested that

incident, the school, under pressure from the influential Fairhaven Group, remained tight–lipped about Marilla’s identity and her ordeal as

who had forged a peaceful

ivory tower to shelter his girl, who was like

he didn’t know was-

the study that night was like a barely visible

might end just like that.

a spider web casting over the sky, eventually

Marilla’s side every day, watching over her as if she were the most precious

steber upon returning home, focusing earnestly on her

noticed anything unusual.

it was her paintings, which became increasingly dim and enigmatic,

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