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!”

gloomy expression to a mask of sweetness and obedience

come to see you!”

from his eyes, replacing

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

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

know I’m feeling down?” Barry took

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

seems good news is

is this considered good news!”

his temper 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

they’re married, I doubt it will take few years before the whole Fairhaven group falls

you are right. I knew you were bothered by

I haven’t told you, fearing it would only add to your

be worse at this

table, pulling out a document hidden

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

girl from the Abernathy family has

“Yes, grandpa.”

In fact, she has severe autism. Simply put, she has mental illness. We were classmates in junior

her mind is troubled Elspeth left nothing but a defective seed! She’s gone, and yet she left behind her dimwit daughter to

breathe, coughing and puffing, his

back, “Grandpa, calm

know about this girl’s

He knows everything”

he still wants to 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 he infatuated with a

by Marilla’s innocent appearance. He’s had his fill of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain boiled rice, he naturally can’t stop himself,” Edith said with a

eyes burned with fury as he slapped the armrest of his sofa, “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

beside the old man, taking his trembling hand into hers, soothing him, “If you abruptly go to Mr. Hamilton, the news will spread

on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding

heart, Barry said with a sigh of relief, his voice a blend of anxiety

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 they

his grandson madly in love, couldn’t help

sever their ties once and for all, Edith said, a mischievous curve playing on her lips. “Just wait and see,”

period of rest, Marilla

the school had gone through, the orderly environment suggested that

incident, the school, under pressure from the influential Fairhaven Group, remained tight–lipped about Marilla’s identity and her ordeal as a

forged a

have built a pristine and flawless ivory tower to shelter his girl, who was like a delicate

didn’t know was-

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

end just like that.

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

day, watching over her as if she

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

noticed

young mistress, it was her paintings, which became increasingly dim and enigmatic, more and more beyond Lily’s