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

I’ve come to

cleared the gloom from his eyes, replacing it with a genial

soup I specially made for you

best for when you’re feeling down; it

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

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

seems good news is on

is this

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

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

knew

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

could be worse at this point? Just tell

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

it 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 displaying

girl from the Abernathy family has mental

“Yes, grandpa.”

In fact, she has severe autism. Simply put, she has mental illness. We were classmates in junior

off 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!

so furious he could hardly breathe, coughing and puffing, his face turning beet

patted his back, “Grandpa, calm down,

about this

He knows everything”

her? Has he lost his mind? 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 a dimwit

been 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

eyes burned with fury as he slapped the armrest of his sofa, “The entire Abernathy family are a bunch of liars! They want to push their unwanted 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!”

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

He’s also on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding with outsiders, ultimately our family

granddad’s heart, Barry said with a sigh of relief, his voice a blend of anxiety

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 future together.”

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

their ties once and for all, Edith said, a mischievous

of rest, Marilla returned

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

no witnesses at the scene of the incident, the school, under pressure from the influential Fairhaven Group, remained tight–lipped about Marilla’s

had forged

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

he didn’t know

that night was

end just

over the sky, eventually covering the entire greenhouse,

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

upon

hadn’t noticed

young mistress, it was her paintings, which became increasingly dim and enigmatic, more and