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!”

gloom from his eyes, replacing

made for you with my own hands, simmered for a

on the table and presented 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 have a taste.”

how did you know I’m feeling down?” Barry took a spoonful, indeed feeling less heaviness

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

“It seems good news is on the horizon, right?”

is this considered

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

few years before the whole Fairhaven group falls under

right. I knew you were

you, fearing it would

this point? Just tell me!”

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

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

girl from the Abernathy family has

“Yes, grandpa.”

mental illness. We were classmates in junior high, and back then everyone would talk behind her back and call her an idiot, or

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

furious he could hardly breathe, coughing and

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

know about this girl’s condition?

He knows everything”

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

his fill of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain boiled rice, he

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

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

an uproar He’s also on good terms with

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.

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

of his grandson madly in love, couldn’t help but worry. “What if you

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

rest, Marilla returned to

significant crisis and turmoil the school had gone through, the orderly environment suggested that no storm was

no witnesses at the scene of the incident, the school, under pressure from the

one who had forged a peaceful life for Marilla.

pristine and flawless ivory tower to

he didn’t know

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

just like that.

over the sky, eventually covering the entire greenhouse, shattering it

every day, watching over her as if she were the

in the steber upon returning home, focusing earnestly on her paintings, without

noticed anything

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

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