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!”

changed her gloomy expression to a mask of sweetness and

I’ve come to see you!”

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

is the soup I specially made for you with my own

Barry, This hearty dish is best for when you’re feeling down;

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

came in, I could see the concern in your face. There’s also an invitation on

seems good news is on the horizon,

How is this considered good news!”

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

years before the whole Fairhaven

right. I knew you were bothered by

haven’t told you, fearing

worse at this

the coffee table, pulling out a document hidden from under

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

Abernathy family has mental issues?”

“Yes, grandpa.”

eyes gleamed with malice, “She, and the entire Abernathy family, have 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

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

furious he could hardly breathe, coughing and puffing, his face turning beet

back, “Grandpa, calm down, your health is

your brother know about

He knows everything”

lost his mind? Does he not fear that their children will inherit this illness? I truly don’t understand him, could have any woman

of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm

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

into hers, soothing him, “If you abruptly go

is like; it’ll surely lead to an uproar He’s also on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding with outsiders, ultimately our

had a knack for warming your granddad’s heart, Barry said with a sigh of relief, his voice

I have the bond of former classmates. I’ll find a moment to have a talk to her,” Edith replied softly, her voice dripping

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

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

a brief period of rest, Marilla returned to her normal study

the orderly environment suggested that no storm was too fierce

school, under pressure from the influential Fairhaven Group, remained tight–lipped

was the one who had forged a peaceful

flawless ivory tower to shelter his girl, who was

didn’t know was-

Marilla had overheard outside the study that night was like a

just like

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

over her as if she were the most precious thing

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

hadn’t noticed

about the young mistress, it was her paintings,

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