His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

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!”

a mask of

to see you!”

momentarily cleared the gloom from his eyes, replacing it

for you

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

did you know I’m feeling down?” Barry took a spoonful, indeed feeling less

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.

smile that is ambiguous, “It seems good news is

is this considered good

Abernathy girl! Completely bewitched by her! He’s practically handed her

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

you are right. I knew you were bothered

there’s something else I haven’t told you, fearing it

worse at this

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

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

girl from the Abernathy family

“Yes, grandpa.”

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 would talk behind her back

twenties but acts like a child. It turns out her mind is troubled Elspeth left nothing but a

so furious he could hardly breathe, coughing and

his back, “Grandpa, calm down, your health is

know about this girl’s condition?

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. Why is

had his fill of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain boiled rice, he naturally can’t stop himself,”

“The entire 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 step a foot inside our door! I’ll go see Hamilton Abernathy first thing tomorrow morning and call

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

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

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

moment to have a talk to her,” Edith replied softly, her voice dripping with empathy. “With reason and emotions–I hope I

in love, couldn’t help but

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

of rest, Marilla returned to her

through, the orderly environment suggested that no storm was

no witnesses at the scene of the incident, the school, under pressure from the influential Fairhaven Group, remained tight–lipped about Marilla’s identity and her ordeal as a hostage.

one who had forged

to shelter his girl, who was

he didn’t know

Marilla had overheard outside the study that night was like

end just

it would slowly, Insidiously spread like a spider web casting over the sky, eventually covering the entire greenhouse, shattering it

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

locking herself in the steber upon returning home, focusing earnestly on her paintings, without showing her emotions.

hadn’t noticed anything unusual.

paintings, which became increasingly dim and enigmatic,