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

I’ve come to see you!”

from his eyes, replacing it with a genial smile, “Ah, Edith, my dear”

made for you with my own hands, simmered for a whole

hearty dish is best for when you’re feeling down; it nourishes the body and calms the

I’m feeling down?” Barry took a spoonful, indeed feeling

and as soon as I came in, I could see the concern in your face.

is ambiguous, “It seems good news is on the

is this considered good

flaring, “I only 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

it will take few years before the whole Fairhaven group falls under the control of

right. I knew you were bothered

I haven’t told you, fearing

be worse at this point? Just

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

as he briefly scanned it quickly, his eyes widened in

girl from the Abernathy family

“Yes, grandpa.”

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

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, and

hardly breathe, coughing and puffing, his face turning beet

back, “Grandpa, calm down, your health is

know about this

He knows everything”

that their children will inherit

innocent appearance. He’s had his fill of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in

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

into hers, soothing him, “If you abruptly go to Mr. Hamilton, the news

know how he is like; it’ll surely lead to an uproar He’s also on good terms with Mr.

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

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 hope I can persuade

couldn’t help but worry. “What if you can’t persuade that

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

brief period of rest, Marilla returned

the orderly environment suggested that

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

was the one who had forged a peaceful life for Marilla.

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

he didn’t

the study that night was like a barely visible crack on

end just like

it would slowly, Insidiously spread like a spider web casting over the

over her as if she were the

steber upon returning home, focusing earnestly on her paintings, without

hadn’t noticed anything unusual.

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

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