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 obedience as she

I’ve come to

momentarily cleared the gloom from his eyes, replacing it with a genial smile, “Ah,

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

and presented the bowl to Barry, This hearty dish is best for when you’re feeling down; it nourishes the body and calms the

I’m feeling down?” Barry took a

the concern in your face. There’s also an invitation on the table, is

good news is

this considered good news!”

toyed with by that Abernathy girl! Completely bewitched by her! He’s practically handed her half of his fortune as

will take few years before the whole Fairhaven group falls under

you are right. I knew you were bothered by this.”

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

could be worse at this point? Just tell me!”

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

and as he briefly scanned it quickly, his eyes widened in disbelief at the

the Abernathy family has mental

“Yes, grandpa.”

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 would talk behind her back

felt something was off about that girl. She’s in her early twenties but acts like a child. It turns out her mind is troubled Elspeth left nothing but a defective seed! She’s gone, and

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

back, “Grandpa, calm

know about

He knows everything”

uncontrollable, almost bewildered, “He knows, yet 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

He’s had his fill of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain boiled rice, he naturally

my dead body! As long as I’m alive for one more day. I will not let that girl

hand into hers, soothing him, “If you abruptly go to Mr. Hamilton, the news will spread to big brother immediately.

also on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding with outsiders, ultimately our family will be at

always had a knack for warming your granddad’s heart, Barry said with a sigh of relief, his voice a blend of anxiety and affection. “Then give grandpa an idea, how could this matter be

Marilla 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 emotions–I hope I can persuade her to

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

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

the orderly environment suggested

the school, under pressure from

had forged

a pristine and flawless ivory tower to shelter his girl, who was like a delicate flower in a

what he didn’t

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

just like that.

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

stayed by Marilla’s side every day, watching over her as if

locking herself in the steber upon returning home, focusing earnestly on

hadn’t noticed anything

there was anything different about the young mistress, it was her paintings, which became increasingly dim and enigmatic, more and more

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