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!”

expression to a mask of sweetness and obedience as she entered the

I’ve come to

momentarily cleared the gloom from his eyes,

you with my own hands, simmered for a

is best for when you’re feeling down; it nourishes the body and calms the mind. Grandpa, please have a

down?” Barry took a spoonful, indeed feeling less heaviness in his chest.

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

“It seems good news is

is this

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 is the

years before the whole Fairhaven group falls under the control of the Abernathy family!

right. I knew you were bothered by this.”

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

this point? Just

coffee table, pulling out a document hidden from

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

girl from the Abernathy

“Yes, grandpa.”

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 idiot, or a simpleton. She didn’t even complete college,

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

hardly breathe, coughing and

patted his back, “Grandpa, calm down, your health is important!”

your brother know about this girl’s condition?

He knows everything”

Does he not fear that their children will inherit this

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

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

the old man, taking his trembling hand into hers, soothing him, “If you abruptly go

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

had a knack for warming your granddad’s heart, Barry said with a sigh of relief, his voice a blend of anxiety and affection. “Then

talk to her,” Edith replied softly, her voice dripping with empathy. “With reason and

madly in love, couldn’t help but worry.

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

period of rest, Marilla returned

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

the scene of the incident, the school, under pressure

the one who had forged

tower to shelter his girl, who

didn’t know was-

that night was like a barely visible crack on

end just like that.

web casting over the sky, eventually covering the entire

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

to disguise her feelings, locking herself in the steber upon returning home, focusing earnestly on her paintings,

noticed

the young mistress, it was her paintings, which

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