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

to see you!”

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

for you

placed the tray on the table and presented the bowl to Barry, This hearty dish is best for when

Barry took a

and as soon as I came in, I could see the concern in your face. There’s also an

is ambiguous, “It seems good news is on

is this considered

down, 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 his fortune as the betrothal gifts, and giving it to her is the same as giving it

few years before the whole Fairhaven group falls under the

you are right. I knew you

something else I haven’t told you, fearing it would only

worse at this point? Just

sinker in her heart, Edith turned and walked to the coffee table, pulling out a document hidden from under the tray “Grandpa, take a look at this”

it quickly, his eyes widened in disbelief at the

the Abernathy family has mental

“Yes, grandpa.”

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 didn’t even complete

It turns out her mind is troubled Elspeth left nothing but a defective seed! She’s gone, and yet

he could hardly breathe, coughing and puffing, his

his back, “Grandpa, calm

your brother know about this girl’s condition?

He knows everything”

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

had his fill of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain

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

old man, taking his trembling hand into hers, soothing him, “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 terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding with outsiders, ultimately our family

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

find a moment to have a talk to her,” Edith replied softly, her voice dripping with empathy. “With reason and emotions–I

help

once and for all, Edith said, a mischievous curve playing on her

a brief period of rest, Marilla

turmoil the school had gone through, the orderly environment suggested that no

footage had been deleted, and since there were no witnesses at the scene of the incident, the school, under pressure from the influential Fairhaven Group, remained

the one who had forged a peaceful life for Marilla.

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

didn’t know

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

end just

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

day, watching over her as

in the steber upon returning home, focusing earnestly

hadn’t noticed

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

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