His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

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!”

mask of sweetness and obedience as she entered

I’ve come to see

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

the soup I specially made for you with my

bowl to Barry, This hearty dish is best for when you’re feeling down; it nourishes the body and calms the mind. Grandpa, please

took a spoonful, indeed feeling

as I came in, I could see the concern in your face. There’s also an invitation on the table, is that

good news is on the horizon,

this

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 considered the

before the whole Fairhaven

knew you were bothered

sighed, “Actually, there’s something else I haven’t told you, fearing it would only add to your worries.”

worse at this point? Just tell me!”

turned and walked to the coffee table, pulling out a

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

Abernathy family has mental issues?”

“Yes, grandpa.”

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 idiot, or a simpleton. She didn’t even complete college, dropping out midway because of her

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

breathe, coughing and puffing, his face turning beet red.

patted his back, “Grandpa, calm down,

know about this girl’s condition?

He knows everything”

that their children will inherit this illness? I truly

fill of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain boiled rice, he naturally can’t stop himself,” Edith said with a

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

the old man, taking his trembling hand into hers, soothing him, “If you abruptly go to Mr. Hamilton, the news will spread to big brother immediately.

like; it’ll surely lead to an uproar He’s also on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding with outsiders, ultimately

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 solved?”

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 no future together.”

in love, couldn’t help but

perhaps even ruthless, but it will sever their ties once and for all, Edith said, a mischievous curve playing on her lips. “Just wait and

brief period of rest, Marilla returned to her normal study life.

through, the orderly environment suggested

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

had forged a peaceful life

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

didn’t

was like a barely visible

end just like

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

stayed by Marilla’s side every day, watching over her

in the steber upon returning home, focusing earnestly on her

noticed anything unusual.

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