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 as she entered the

I’ve come to

from his eyes, replacing it with a genial smile,

I specially made for you with my own hands, simmered

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

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

you, and as soon as I came in, I could see the concern in your face. There’s also an invitation on the table, is that for Jareth and Ms.

smile that is ambiguous, “It seems good news is

is this

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 same as giving it to the

before the whole Fairhaven group falls

you are right. I knew

told you, fearing

be worse at this point?

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

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

Abernathy family

“Yes, grandpa.”

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

something was off about that girl. She’s in her early twenties but acts like a child. It turns out her mind is troubled

coughing and puffing,

quickly patted his back, “Grandpa, calm down, your

about

He knows everything”

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

He’s had his fill of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain boiled rice, he naturally can’t stop himself,” Edith said

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

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

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

of relief,

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

love, couldn’t help but

we resort to Plan B–a bit harsher, perhaps even ruthless, but it will sever their ties once and for all, Edith said, a mischievous curve playing on her lips. “Just wait

Marilla returned to her normal study

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

at the scene of the incident, the school, under pressure from the influential Fairhaven Group, remained tight–lipped about Marilla’s identity and her ordeal

one who had forged a

to shelter his girl, who was like a delicate flower in a greenhouse.

he didn’t know was-

conversation Marilla had overheard outside the study that night was like a barely visible crack on the greenhouse’s glass

might end just

spider web casting over the sky, eventually covering the entire

her

the steber upon returning home, focusing

noticed anything

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

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