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!”

to a mask of sweetness and obedience as

I’ve come to see

eyes, replacing it

I specially made for you

bowl to Barry, This hearty dish is best for

feeling down?” Barry took a spoonful, indeed feeling less heaviness in his

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

“It seems good

news? How is this

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 to the Abernathy group. Hasn’t he

it will take few years before the whole Fairhaven group falls under the control of the Abernathy family!

right. I knew you were

haven’t told you, fearing it would only

be worse at this point?

heart, Edith turned and walked to the coffee table, pulling out a document hidden from under the

he briefly scanned it quickly, his eyes widened in disbelief at the medical report in front of him, boldly displaying

the Abernathy family has mental

“Yes, grandpa.”

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 would talk behind her

like a child. It turns out her mind is troubled Elspeth

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

calm down,

about this girl’s condition?

He knows everything”

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 infatuated

been fooled 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,”

my dead body! As long as I’m alive

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

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

a sigh of relief, his voice a blend of

to her,” Edith replied softly, her voice dripping with

of his grandson madly in love, couldn’t help but worry. “What if you can’t persuade that girl?”

B–a bit harsher, perhaps even ruthless, but it will sever their ties once and for

period of rest, Marilla returned to her normal

the school had gone through, the orderly environment

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.

to shelter his girl, who was

he didn’t know was-

outside the study that night was like a barely visible crack on

end just like that.

slowly, Insidiously spread like a spider web casting over the sky, eventually covering the entire greenhouse, shattering it into pieces

over her as if she

herself in the steber upon

noticed

different about the young mistress, it was her paintings, which became increasingly dim and enigmatic, more and more beyond Lily’s comprehension.

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