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

come to

from his eyes, replacing it with a

soup I specially made for you with my own hands, simmered for a whole

is best for when you’re feeling down;

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

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

seems good news is on the horizon,

this considered good

her! He’s practically handed her half of his fortune as the betrothal gifts, and giving it to her is the same as giving

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

are right. I knew you

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

this

turned and walked to the coffee table, pulling out a document

scanned it quickly, his eyes widened in disbelief at the medical report in front of him, boldly displaying Marilla’s name.

the Abernathy family has mental

“Yes, grandpa.”

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

like a child. It turns out her mind is troubled Elspeth left nothing but

was so furious he could hardly breathe, coughing and

back, “Grandpa, calm down,

know about this girl’s condition?

He knows everything”

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 infatuated with

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

the Fairhaven group over my dead body! As long as I’m alive

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

it’ll surely lead to an uproar He’s also on good terms

said with a sigh of relief, his voice a blend of anxiety and affection. “Then give

of former classmates. I’ll find a moment to have a talk to her,” Edith replied softly, her voice dripping with empathy. “With

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

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

a brief period of rest, Marilla returned to her normal

the school had gone through, the orderly environment suggested that no storm was too fierce to

deleted, and since there were no witnesses at the scene of the incident, the school, under pressure from the influential Fairhaven Group,

the one who had forged

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

what he didn’t know

study that night was like a barely visible crack on the

might end just

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

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

in the steber upon returning home, focusing earnestly

noticed

young mistress, it was her paintings, which became

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