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!”

a mask of sweetness and obedience as she entered

come to see you!”

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

soup I specially made for you

best for when

know I’m feeling down?” Barry took a

the concern in your face. There’s also an invitation on the table, is that for Jareth and Ms.

seems good news is on

How is this considered good

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

doubt it will take few years before the whole Fairhaven group falls under the control

are right. I knew you were bothered

haven’t told you, fearing it would only add to your

worse at this

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

look, and as he briefly scanned it quickly, his eyes

from the Abernathy family has

“Yes, grandpa.”

eyes gleamed with malice, “She, and the entire 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

acts like a child. It turns out her mind is

furious he could hardly breathe, coughing and puffing, his face turning beet red.

patted his back, “Grandpa, calm down, your

your brother know about this girl’s

He knows everything”

“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

appearance. He’s had his fill of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain boiled rice, he naturally can’t stop

of liars! They want to push their unwanted daughter into the Fairhaven group over my dead body! As long as I’m alive for one more day. I will not let that girl

man, taking his trembling hand into hers, soothing him, “If you

know 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

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

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

help but worry. “What if you can’t persuade that

ruthless, but it will sever their ties once and for all, Edith said, a mischievous curve playing on her

of rest, Marilla returned

school had gone through, the orderly environment

surveillance 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 tight–lipped about Marilla’s identity and her ordeal as a

who had forged a peaceful life for Marilla.

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

didn’t know

the study that night was like a barely visible crack on

just like

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

side every day, watching over her as if she were the most precious thing

upon

noticed anything unusual.

different about the young mistress, it was her paintings, which became increasingly

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