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!”

gloomy expression to a mask of sweetness and obedience

come to see

granddaughter, Barry momentarily cleared the gloom from his eyes,

this is the soup I specially made for you with my own hands, simmered for a

the table and presented the bowl to Barry, This hearty dish is best for when you’re feeling

down?” Barry took a spoonful,

brother just visited you, and as soon as I came in, I could see the concern in your face. There’s also an invitation on the table, is that for Jareth and Ms.

is ambiguous, “It seems good news is

news? How is this considered

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.

doubt it will take few years before the whole Fairhaven

knew you were

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

could be worse at this point?

a cold sinker in her heart, Edith turned and walked to the coffee table, pulling out

as he briefly scanned it quickly, his eyes widened in disbelief

the Abernathy

“Yes, grandpa.”

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

mind is troubled Elspeth left nothing but a defective seed! She’s gone, and yet she left

could hardly breathe, coughing and puffing, his

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

know about this girl’s

He knows everything”

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.

of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain boiled

as I’m alive for one more day. I will not let that girl step a

old man, taking his trembling hand into hers, soothing him, “If you abruptly go to Mr. Hamilton,

how he is like; it’ll surely lead to an uproar He’s also on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding with outsiders, ultimately our family will be

always had a knack for warming your granddad’s heart, Barry said with a sigh of relief, his voice a blend of anxiety

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

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

it will sever their ties once and for all, Edith said,

brief period of rest, Marilla returned to her normal study life.

orderly environment suggested that no storm was

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

the one who had forged a peaceful life for Marilla.

flawless ivory tower to shelter his girl, who

what he didn’t know

the study that night was like a barely visible crack

end just like

web casting over

stayed by Marilla’s side every day, watching over her as if she were the

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

noticed anything

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

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