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

I’ve come to see

his eyes, replacing it with a genial smile,

you with my own hands,

placed the tray on the 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

Barry took a spoonful, indeed feeling

the concern in your face. There’s also an invitation on the table, is that for Jareth and Ms. Marilla’s

smile that is ambiguous, “It seems good news is

this considered good news!”

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

years before the whole Fairhaven group falls

you are right. I knew you

haven’t told you,

at this point?

coffee table, pulling out a document hidden from under the tray “Grandpa, take

as he briefly scanned it quickly, his eyes widened in disbelief at the medical report in front of him, boldly displaying Marilla’s

the Abernathy

“Yes, grandpa.”

classmates in junior high, and back

I 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

coughing and puffing, his face

calm down, your health is

about this

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 understand him, could have any woman he desires. Why is he infatuated

his fill of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain

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

trembling hand into hers, soothing him, “If you

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

sigh of relief, his voice a

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

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

but it will sever their ties once and for all, Edith said, a mischievous curve playing on her

of rest, Marilla returned to her normal study life.

turmoil the school had gone through, the orderly environment

there were no witnesses at the scene of the incident, the school, under

one who had forged a

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

he didn’t know

outside the study that night was like a

might end just like that.

a spider web casting over the sky, eventually covering the entire

every day, watching over her as if she were the most precious thing

in the steber upon returning home, focusing earnestly

hadn’t noticed

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

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