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

I’ve come to see

eyes, replacing it with a genial smile, “Ah, Edith, my dear”

this is the soup I specially made for you with my own hands, simmered

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

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

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 Jareth and Ms.

that is ambiguous, “It seems good news is on the

this considered

practically handed her half of his fortune as the betrothal gifts, and giving it to her is the same as

married, I doubt it will take few years before the whole Fairhaven group falls under the control of

are right. I knew

told you, fearing it

could be worse at this point? Just tell

in her heart, Edith turned and walked to the coffee table, pulling out a document

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

Abernathy family has

“Yes, grandpa.”

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 and call her an idiot, or a simpleton. She

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

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

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

brother know about this girl’s

He knows everything”

wants to marry her? Has he lost his mind? Does he not fear that

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

They want to push their unwanted daughter into the Fairhaven group over my dead body! As long as I’m alive for one

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

surely lead to an uproar He’s also on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding with outsiders, ultimately our family will be at a

heart, Barry said with a sigh of relief, his

former 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 they have no

love, couldn’t help but worry. “What if

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

brief period of rest, Marilla returned to her normal

the school had gone through, the orderly environment suggested that no storm was too fierce to be

deleted, and since there were 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

had forged a peaceful life for

ivory tower to shelter his girl, who was like a delicate

he didn’t know

outside the study that night was

end just

spider web casting over the sky, eventually covering the entire greenhouse, shattering

over her as if she were the most precious

disguise her feelings, locking herself in the steber upon returning home,

hadn’t noticed anything

young mistress, it was her paintings, which became increasingly dim and enigmatic,

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