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!”

to a mask of sweetness and obedience as she entered the study.

to

the gloom from his eyes, replacing it with a genial

made for you with my own hands, simmered

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

Barry took a spoonful, indeed feeling less heaviness

came in, I could see the concern in your face. There’s

“It seems good news is on the horizon, right?”

news? How is this considered good

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

few years before the whole Fairhaven group falls

I knew you were bothered by

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

at this point? Just tell me!”

in her heart, Edith turned and walked to the coffee table, pulling out a

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

girl from the Abernathy family has mental issues?”

“Yes, grandpa.”

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

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

breathe, coughing and puffing, his face turning beet

his back, “Grandpa, calm down, your health

your brother know about this girl’s condition?

He knows everything”

mind? Does he not fear that their children will inherit this illness? I truly

fooled by Marilla’s innocent appearance. He’s had his fill of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain boiled rice, he naturally can’t stop himself,” Edith said with

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 may not be the appropriate.”

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

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

a sigh of relief, his voice a blend of anxiety and affection.

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 future together.”

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

it will sever their ties once and for all, Edith said, a

a brief period of rest, Marilla returned to

significant crisis and turmoil the school had gone through, the orderly environment suggested that no

of the incident, the school, under

was the one who had forged a peaceful life

and flawless ivory tower to shelter his girl,

he didn’t

that night was like a barely visible crack on the

end just

casting over the sky, eventually covering the entire greenhouse, shattering it

over her as if she

steber upon returning home, focusing earnestly on her paintings, without showing

noticed

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

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