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!”

of sweetness and obedience as she entered

to see you!”

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

is the soup I specially made for you with my own hands,

This hearty dish is best for when you’re feeling down; it

I’m feeling down?” Barry took

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

is ambiguous, “It seems good news is on the horizon,

this considered

girl! Completely bewitched by her! He’s practically handed her half of his fortune as

take few years before the whole Fairhaven group falls under the control of the

knew you were bothered by

“Actually, there’s something else I haven’t told you, fearing it would

at this point? Just tell me!”

the coffee table, pulling out a document hidden from under the tray “Grandpa, take a look at

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

Abernathy family has

“Yes, grandpa.”

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

a child. It turns out her mind is troubled Elspeth left nothing but a defective seed! She’s gone,

hardly breathe, coughing

“Grandpa, calm down, your

about this girl’s condition?

He knows everything”

fear that their children will inherit this illness? I truly don’t understand him, could have any woman he desires. Why is he infatuated with a dimwit

unexpectedly finding charm in plain boiled rice, he naturally can’t

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 step a foot inside our door! I’ll go see Hamilton Abernathy first thing tomorrow morning and call off this engagement!” “Grandpa, that

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

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

a knack for warming your granddad’s heart, Barry said with a sigh of relief, his voice a blend of

Grandpa, Marilla and I 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 to stop bothering my brother, as they have no

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

bit harsher, perhaps even ruthless, but it will sever their ties once and for all,

rest, Marilla returned to her normal

significant crisis and turmoil the school had gone through, the orderly environment suggested that

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

one who had forged a peaceful life

flawless ivory tower to shelter his girl, who was like a delicate flower in a

he didn’t know

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

just

web casting over the

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

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

hadn’t noticed

anything different about the young mistress, it was her paintings, which became increasingly dim and enigmatic,