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!”

she changed her gloomy expression to a mask of sweetness and obedience as she entered the

to see you!”

his granddaughter, Barry momentarily cleared the gloom from his eyes, replacing it with a genial

soup I specially made for you with

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

took a spoonful, indeed feeling less heaviness in his

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

“It seems good news is on the

is this considered good news!”

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. Hasn’t he considered

take few years before the whole Fairhaven group falls

you are right. I knew you were bothered

told you, fearing it

this point? Just

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

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

Abernathy

“Yes, grandpa.”

were classmates in junior high, and back then everyone would talk behind her back and call her an idiot, or a simpleton. She didn’t even complete college, dropping out midway

acts 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 to

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

calm down,

about

He knows everything”

Does he not fear that their children will inherit this illness? I

had his fill of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain boiled rice, he naturally can’t stop himself,” Edith said with a hint of disdain.

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 Mr. Hamilton, the news

how he is like; it’ll surely lead to an uproar He’s also on good

relief, his voice a blend of anxiety and affection. “Then give grandpa an

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 her to stop bothering my brother, as

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

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

brief period of rest, Marilla returned to her normal study

gone through, the orderly environment suggested that no storm was too fierce

had been deleted, and since there were no witnesses at the scene of the incident, the school, under pressure from

the one who had forged a peaceful

flawless ivory tower to shelter his girl,

didn’t know was-

study that night was like a barely visible crack on the

end just

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

watching over her

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

hadn’t noticed anything

paintings, which became

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