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!”

her gloomy expression to a mask of sweetness and obedience as she entered

to see

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

the soup I specially made for you with

the bowl to Barry, This hearty dish is best for when you’re feeling down; it

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

and 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 and

good news

is this

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,

married, I doubt it will take few years before the whole Fairhaven group falls under

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

told you, fearing

at this point? Just tell

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

a puzzled look, and as he briefly scanned it quickly, his eyes widened in disbelief at the medical report in front of him, boldly displaying Marilla’s

the Abernathy family has mental issues?”

“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 behind her back and call her an

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

breathe, coughing

patted his back, “Grandpa, calm down,

about

He knows everything”

still wants to marry her? Has he lost his mind? Does he not fear that their children will inherit this illness? I truly

unexpectedly finding charm in plain boiled rice, he naturally can’t stop himself,” Edith said with a hint

dead body! As long as I’m alive

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

to an uproar He’s also on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding with outsiders, ultimately our family will be at a

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

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 stop bothering my brother, as they have

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

to Plan 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 lips. “Just

brief period of rest, Marilla returned to

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

the school, under pressure from the influential Fairhaven Group, remained tight–lipped about

one who had forged a peaceful life for Marilla.

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

he didn’t know

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

end just like that.

over the sky, eventually covering the entire greenhouse,

every day, watching over her as if she

to disguise her feelings, locking herself in the steber upon returning home, focusing earnestly on her paintings, without showing her

noticed

it was her paintings, which became increasingly dim and enigmatic,

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