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 as she

I’ve come to see

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

specially made for you with my own

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

you know I’m feeling down?” Barry took

visited you, and as soon as I came in, I could see the concern in your face. There’s also

ambiguous, “It seems good news is on

How is this considered good

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 he considered the consequences?

will take few years before the whole Fairhaven group

knew you were bothered

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

at this point? Just tell me!”

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

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

Abernathy family

“Yes, grandpa.”

malice, “She, and the entire Abernathy family, have 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 then everyone

It turns out her mind is troubled Elspeth left nothing

could hardly breathe, coughing and

“Grandpa, calm

brother know about

He knows everything”

fear that their children will inherit this illness? I truly don’t understand him, could have any

appearance. He’s had his fill of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain boiled rice, he naturally can’t stop himself,” Edith said with a

As long as I’m alive

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

on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding with outsiders, ultimately our family will be at a loss.”

heart, Barry said with a sigh of relief, his voice a blend of anxiety and affection. “Then give grandpa an idea, how could

her,” Edith replied softly, her voice dripping with empathy. “With reason and emotions–I hope I can persuade her to stop bothering my brother, as they have no future together.”

grandson madly in love, couldn’t help but worry. “What if you

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

rest, Marilla returned to

crisis and turmoil the school had gone through, the orderly environment

had been deleted, and since there were no witnesses at the scene of the incident, the school, under pressure from the influential Fairhaven Group, remained tight–lipped about

had forged a

pristine and flawless ivory tower to shelter his girl, who was like a

didn’t know was-

outside the study that night was like a barely visible crack

just like

web casting over

watching over her as if

disguise her feelings, locking herself in the steber upon returning home, focusing earnestly on her paintings,

hadn’t noticed anything

her paintings, which became increasingly

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