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 sweetness and obedience as she

I’ve come to see you!”

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

I specially made for you with my

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.

down?” Barry took a spoonful, indeed feeling less heaviness in his chest.

concern in your face. There’s also an invitation on

good news is on the

news? How is this considered good

practically handed her half of his fortune as the betrothal gifts,

before the whole Fairhaven group falls under the

you are right. I knew

something else I haven’t told you, fearing it would only add to your worries.”

worse at this point? Just tell

Edith turned and walked to the coffee table, pulling out a document hidden from under the tray “Grandpa,

it quickly, his eyes widened

the Abernathy

“Yes, grandpa.”

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

like a child. It turns out her mind is troubled Elspeth left nothing but a defective seed! She’s gone, and yet she left behind her dimwit daughter

so furious he could hardly breathe, coughing and puffing, his

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

brother know about this girl’s

He knows everything”

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 with

meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain boiled rice, he

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

“If you abruptly go to

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

relief, his voice a blend of anxiety

and I have the bond of former classmates. I’ll find a moment to have a talk to her,” Edith replied softly, her voice dripping with empathy. “With reason and

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

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

Marilla returned to her normal study life.

the school had gone through, the orderly environment suggested that no

were no witnesses at the scene of the incident, the school, under pressure from the influential Fairhaven Group, remained tight–lipped

one who had forged a peaceful life

flawless ivory tower to shelter his

he didn’t know was-

outside the study that night was like a barely visible crack on the greenhouse’s glass

might end just like

Insidiously spread like a spider web casting over the sky, eventually

her as

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

hadn’t noticed anything

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

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