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!”

a mask of sweetness and obedience as

I’ve come to

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

specially made for you with my own hands,

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

Barry took a

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

smile that is ambiguous, “It seems good news

news? How is this considered good

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 same as giving it to the Abernathy group. Hasn’t he

before the whole Fairhaven group falls under the control of the Abernathy

are right. I knew

something else I haven’t told you, fearing it

be worse at this point? Just tell me!”

heart, Edith turned and walked to the coffee table, pulling out a document hidden from under the tray “Grandpa, take a look

eyes widened in disbelief at the medical

girl from the Abernathy

“Yes, grandpa.”

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

acts like a child. It turns out her mind is troubled Elspeth left nothing but a defective seed!

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

back, “Grandpa, calm

brother know about this girl’s

He knows everything”

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

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 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

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

is like; it’ll surely lead to an uproar He’s also on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding with outsiders, ultimately our family will be at a

sigh of relief, his voice a blend of anxiety and affection. “Then give grandpa an

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

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

ruthless, but it will sever their ties once and for all, Edith said, a mischievous curve playing on her lips. “Just wait and see,”

of rest, Marilla returned to her

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

school,

one who had forged a peaceful life for Marilla.

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

what he didn’t know was-

conversation Marilla had overheard outside the study that night was

end just

Insidiously spread like a spider web casting over the sky, eventually covering

Marilla’s side every day, watching over her

herself in the steber upon returning home, focusing earnestly on her paintings, without showing her emotions.

noticed anything unusual.

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